Why I Use... Profin
Reciprocating system for shaping, contouring, and polishing natural dentition and cosmetic restorations with flexibility
Practicing minimally invasive dentistry means having tools like Dentatus’ Profin on hand—a reciprocating system that offers a choice of contra-angles and flat Lamineer diamond tips that move in a reciprocating axial direction. Here, Dr. Matt Nejad shares what makes this shaping, contouring, and polishing system his go-to for procedures from refining existing restorations to correcting disproportionate tooth sizes.
Matt A. Nejad, DDS
Dr. Nejad graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry at the top of his class with recognition for a record-setting amount of fixed prosthodontic procedures completed. Dr. Nejad received advanced training in natural and esthetic dentistry under the mentorship of world-renowned esthetic dentist Dr. Pascal Magne. After graduating, he became heavily involved in academics and was the youngest clinical instructor at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. He is a leader in biomimetic dentistry and provides advanced training for dentists around the world. He conducts research on dental materials and adhesive dentistry with an emphasis on biomimetic dentistry.
Traditional rotary instruments can be bulky, unyielding, and aggressive to dentin and surrounding soft tissue, but there is one product that is unlike any other for accessing hard-to-reach areas. With a unique reciprocating motion, Dentatus' Profin follows tooth contours naturally for a smooth, safe performance in a wide variety of situations. If you appreciate being able to offer minimally invasive treatments, this system is a must-have.
Creating Exquisite Outcomes
As a biomimetic and esthetic dentist in Beverly Hills, I continuously strive to achieve the most conservative and natural results for my patients. The Profin Reciprocating System allows me to create highly individual, anatomically correct shapes for exquisite outcomes and maximum patient comfort—and any touch-ups that may be needed are performed without risk of unintentional modification or damage to neighboring teeth.
With a wide assortment of applications, Profin is my go-to system for so many procedures. I can prep, shape, contour, and polish both natural dentition and cosmetic restorations with ease of access and enhanced flexibility in the tightest of spots. Before purchasing the system, I spent way too much time finishing margins and trying to find ideal positioning/access. I now rely on this all-encompassing system to clean margins on cemented and direct restorations quickly and effectively. It successfully removes bulk, interproximal, and subgingival residual bonding materials without comparison.
Dentistry can be frustrating without having the right tools for any given procedure. All components in the Profin Reciprocating System are lightweight, durable, easy to maintain, and affordable. Because they are flat, the tips also are very thin, which allows optimal access to all areas of the tooth without the risk of harming surrounding areas. What's more, the tips can be set to rotate freely and follow tooth contours naturally, or they can be locked radially for direct and specific modifications.
Increasing Referrals
Since acquiring the Profin, I fix countless cases referred to me due to the fact that many dentists simply do not have this solution at their fingertips. Most recently, I refined a restoration with overhangs that were done elsewhere. Using Profin provided an excellent alternative to replacing the restoration, and an economical solution for the patient. I truly enjoy being able to offer solutions like this to my patients and recommend Profin to my colleagues—all while enhancing my own practice efficiency and profitability.