Practicon SmileGoods Toothbrushes with Extra-Soft Bristles Magnifications include 2.0x, 2.5x, and 3.0x. They are worn like regular glasses and are available in an alloy frame (in ebony, coffee, and platinum colors) and standard amber half frames. They feature ophthalmic ground lenses with a built-in prism to reduce eye fatigue and allow for a natural focal point. Designed to be worn for long periods of time, I-WEAR glasses were developed by an ophthalmologist. Vision USA, Cherry Hill, NJ, offers I-WEAR magnifying glasses. The DEXIS Platinum Sensor has an enhanced quantum efficiency, which, according to the company, makes it more receptive and efficient when capturing x-ray images across a dynamic range of radiation settings. The sensor provides more than 20 visible line pairs.
DEXIS developed its PureImage technology, a combination of software and hardware components, with 16,000 shades of gray generated by a 14-bit analog-to-digital converter. The angled dome on the back of the sensor incorporates the patented WiseAngle™ cable exit. As part of TrueComfort design, the DEXIS Platinum Sensors feature beveled corners and a rounded casing. DEXIS offers connectivity with a direct USB digital x-ray sensor for use in multiple operatories and fieldwork. DEXIS Platinum combines direct USB connectivity, TrueComfort™ design, and PureImage™ technology. DEXIS LLC, Des Plaines, Ill, introduces the DEXIS Platinum Sensor for intraoral x-rays.