LUMINEX

Rebuilding Intraradicular Canals

A user-friendly, single office visit solution for restoring compromised thin-walled roots with strong adhesive materials with Trans-Illuminating Post Technology.

All too often, fragile, thin-walled teeth present major restorative problems: cast posts or extractions are the only alternative. But today, there is a user friendly, single office visit solution to this problem.

Luminex®, a clear, light-transmitting post, polymerizes light-cured composites within the entire root canal. After curing, the LUMINEX post is removed, leaving a ready canal for a corresponding Classic Post.

How it Works

The LUMINEX Posts are delivered in the One-Stop Dispenser, with compartments for posts, reamers, accessories, and gauges for measuring 5 lengths and 6 diameters.
The dispenser also features a non-slip material on the bottom to allow one-hand use.

 

References
1. William A. Saupe, Alan H. Gluskin, Ryle A. Radke, Jr., (Univ of the Pacific, CA), “A Comparative Study of Fracture Resistance between Morphological Dowel and Cores and a Resin Reinforced Dowel System in the Intradicular Restoration of Structurally Compromised Roots,” Quintessence International Volume 27 Number 7/1996
2. Lui, J.L. (Univ. of Malaya, Malaysia) “Composite Resin Reinforcement of Flared Canals Using Light-Transmitting Plastic Posts,” Quintessence International Volume 25 Number 5/19943. H. Strassler, P. Coletti, and J. Hutter (Univ of MD, MD), “Composite Polymerization within
Simulated Root Canals Using Light-Transmitting Posts” JADR/1996

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
LUMINEX PRODUCTS
LINKS & DOWNLOADS

REINFORCED ROOT STRENGTH
Light-cured composites internally reinforce the root structure providing maximum sheer load support and retention.

IMPROVED CONTROL
Light-curing composites are easy to control, more adaptive, and safer than auto-cured composites, which may prematurely Harden.

CENTERED CANAL POSITION
The Luminex post technique centers the canal and forms a parallel-sided canal for corresponding Dentatus Classic metal posts.

SUPERIOR AESTHETICS
The light-cured composite inside the canal masks metal posts with a reflective tooth colored foundation for modern restorations.

TECHNIQUE VERSABILITY
Luminex smooth and grooved posts may be also used as an impression and castable post pattern in the direct and indirect fabrication of posts.

SUPERIOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
Selection of Luminex and metal posts in all sizes along with corresponding reamers and components are packaged in a refillable, convenient dispenser

KITS

LG-2000 (Luminex Posts and Gold Plated Posts Kit)
21 Luminex Smooth Posts, 7 of each: #4, #5, #6
21 Luminex Grooved Posts, 7 of each: #4, #5, #6
21 Surtex Gold Plated Posts, 7 of each: #SL4, #LS5, #SL6
3 Reamers: #4, #5, #6
1 Hollow Key, 1 Cross Key, 20 Length Stops
LST-T (Luminex Posts and Titanium Posts Kit)
30 Luminex Smooth Posts, 5 of each: #1 , #2, #3, #4, #5, #6
30 Luminex Grooved Posts, 5 of each: #1 , #2, #3, #4, #5, #6
40 Surtex Titanium Posts, 5 of each: L1, L2, L3, L4, SL3, SL4, SL5, SL6
6 Reamers, 1 of each: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6
1 Hollow Key, 1 Cross Key, 20 Length Stops
LST-S (Luminex Posts and Stainless Steel Posts Kit)
30 Luminex Smooth Posts, 5 of each: #1 , #2, #3, #4, #5, #6
30 Luminex Grooved Posts, 5 of each: #1 , #2, #3, #4, #5, #6
40 Surtex Stainless Steel Posts, 5 of each: L1, L2, L3, L4, SL3, SL4, SL5, SL6
6 Reamers, 1 of each: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6
1 Hollow Key, 1 Cross Key, 20 Length Stops

PACKAGES OF 20 POSTS

20 Smooth Impression Luminex Posts
Diameter Part #
1.05 mm DIP-1
1.20 mm DIP-2
1.35 mm DIP-3
1.50 mm DIP-4
1.65 mm DIP-5
1.80 mm DIP-6
20 Grooved Burnout Luminex Posts
Diameter Part #
1.05 mm DCP-1
1.20 mm DCP-2
1.35 mm DCP-3
1.50 mm DCP-4
1.65 mm DCP-5
1.80 mm DCP-6

ACCESSORIES

LX-G2 (Ligth-Curing Casting Resin, 4 Grams)
Lumin-X Light-Curing Casting Resin, 4 Grams
Transfer Syringe
For Direct Core Build-up with Luminex Grooved Posts