About the product
Get to know Shofu Super-Snap X-Treme ®
Super-Snap X-Treme:
- 3D Semi-Spherical Coating: Provides an innovative surface for efficient debris removal, preventing clogging and secondary scratches.
- X-Treme Disk Thickness: Offers greater pressure, durability, and enhanced tactile feel for controlled polishing.
- Enhanced Polishing Efficiency: Features an innovative 3D coating that prevents clogging and secondary scratches.
Technology and Design:
- Technology and Design:
- Coated with silicon carbide or alumina.
- Designed without a metal center to eliminate the risk of gouging or discoloration.
- shank mounts for easy placement.
- Available in standard (12 mm) and mini (8 mm) sizes.
Super-Snap X-Treme Disks:
- 3D Semi-Spherical Coating Technology: Adopted from the semi-conductor industry for the finest red (superfine) disks.
- Increased thickness provides greater pressure and durability.
- The 3D semi-spherical structure collects and removes debris between the semi-spherical particles, preventing clogging.
- Made without a metal center.
- Elastic shank mount allows for easy placement on mandrels.
Benefits and Features:
- Super-Snap Disks:
- Flexible and thin for easy access to interproximal areas.
- Safe and efficient contouring, finishing, and polishing.
- No metal center prevents damage to enamel or composite.
Super-Snap X-Treme Disks:
- Enhanced Polishing Experience: The disks offer greater pressure, durability, and better tactile feel.
- Prevents Denaturing of Resin: The 3D semi-spherical structure dissipates heat, preventing resin surface damage.
- Improved Efficiency: The innovative design enhances polishing efficiency.
- Longer Service Life: The X-Treme disks are more durable and can withstand greater pressure.
Grit System and Color Coding
- Black (Coarse): For contouring
- Violet (Medium): For finishing
- Green (Fine): For pre-polishing
- Red (Superfine): For polishing
Application
- Used dry at a low speed of 10,000-12,000 rpm.
- Apply with light, intermittent strokes (0.3N – 0.6N) for maximum control and visibility.
Kit Components and Ordering Information:
- Super-Snap Disk Kit (PN N0510): Contains 180 disks (100 standard/80 mini)
- Super-Snap X-Treme Disk Kit (PN N0511): Contains 160 disks (80 Super-Snap/80 Super-Snap X-Treme)
- Super-Snap X-Treme Standard Disk Kit (PN 0506): 50 Green / 50 Red X-Treme Standard Disks
- Super-Snap X-Treme Mini Disk Kit (PN 0507): 50 Green / 50 Red X-Treme Mini Disks
- Super-Snap Mini-Kit (PN 0505): 48 disks (32 standard/16 mini).
- Super-Snap Polystrips (PN L525 & PN L526): for interproximal finishing and polishing
All disk grit colors
- The image focuses on the disk colours for both Super-Snap and Super-Snap X-Treme
- It shows the contouring, Finishing, Polishing and Super-polishing features.
- It shows the shape of the disk and materials (for some) for the devices.
Natural Lustre in a SNAP and Super-Snap X-Treme Details
- Highlights the "Natural Lustre" achieved by the product.
- Shows magnified views of the disks surface structures
- Details of the disks, including the 3D Semi-spherical coating, which helps to prevent clogging of materials.
Comparison chart Gloss level and Surface Roughness
- Illustrates the gloss level and surface roughness, comparing Super-Snap X-Treme to other finishing and polishing brands, such as Sof-Lex Disks, Optidisc and Sof-Lex Spirals.
- The graphs illustrate how using the disks can result in high efficiency of polishing
X-Treme Disks, Kits, and Composition
- These images highlight the Super-Snap disk materials, shapes, and availability.
Highlights for the Devices
- Highlight extremely thin and flexible disks, with no risk gouging because of no metal centre.
- Highlights the product features for microfilled and hybrid composites.
- It highlights the Super-snap's elastic shank mounts.
Video about the product
Brand or manufacturer
Meet Qasr Al-Tibb Medical Partners
SHOFU Medical Company
Shofu Inc., established on May 15, 1922, in Kyoto, Japan, by Kajo Shofu III, is a leading manufacturer of dental materials and equipment. Originally focusing on high-quality porcelain denture teeth, the company has expanded its product range over the decades to include abrasives, restorative materials, dental cements, ceramics, CAD/CAM systems, orthodontic devices, and preventive solutions.
Shofu's commitment to innovation and excellence has led to its global presence, with subsidiaries in the USA, Germany, the UK, Singapore, and China. In 1989, it became the first dental company to be listed on the national stock exchange in Japan and was subsequently listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
The company is publicly traded under the ticker symbol TYO:7979.
Throughout its history, Shofu has maintained close ties with the global dental community, collaborating with universities and research institutions to stay abreast of evolving trends and techniques in dentistry. This dedication to research and technological innovation ensures that Shofu continues to provide products that meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Shofu remains committed to its mission of contributing to dentistry through innovative business activities, aiming to help people worldwide achieve health and attractive smiles.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Answers to your questions and inquiries about the product
What types of composite restorations are Super-Snap and Super-Snap X-Treme designed for?
They are designed for finishing and polishing microfilled and hybrid composites.
What is the key difference between Super-Snap and Super-Snap X-Treme disks?
Super-Snap X-Treme features a 3D semi-spherical coating for improved debris removal and is thicker, while Super-Snap disks are thinner and more flexible.
What makes the 3D semi-spherical coating technology in Super-Snap X-Treme beneficial?
This technology allows for efficient removal of debris between the semi-spherical alumina particles, preventing clogging and secondary scratches.
How do the X-Treme disks enhance the polishing process?
They provide greater pressure, durability, and an enhanced tactile feel, which results in improved control and polishing outcomes.
Is there a risk of damaging the restoration surface with these disks?
the disks in both systems are designed without a metal center to prevent gouging or discoloration of the composite or enamel.
Can Super-Snap and Super-Snap X-Treme disks be used in interproximal areas?
It provides an optimal seal to wet or dry dentin, penetrating deep into the dentinal tubules to create resin tags.
Can Super-Snap and Super-Snap X-Treme disks be used in interproximal areas?
Yes, their flexibility and resilience facilitate easy polishing in interproximal areas.
How are the different grits used in the polishing process?
The black (coarse) disks are used for contouring, violet (medium) for finishing, green (fine) for pre-polishing, and red (superfine) for polishing.
What are the recommended speed and technique for using these disks?
Use dry at a low speed of 10,000-12,000 rpm with light, intermittent strokes (0.3N – 0.6N) for maximum control and visibility.
What sizes are the Super-Snap and Super-Snap X-Treme disks available in?
They are available in two sizes: Regular (12 mm diameter) and Mini (8 mm diameter).
What components are included in the various kits?
Kit contents vary, but can include a combination of Super-Snap and Super-Snap X-Treme disks, polystrips, Dura-White stones, composite midi-points, and mandrels. See the product descriptions for each kit for specific contents.
