Taking the ‘Sting’ Out of Injections
Computer-assisted anesthesia injection system creates a controlled and comfortable dental experience for both patients and dentists
Technology evolves when smart, prescient researchers identify a need and get to work finding a solution. That was the case when Denmark-based Ronvig, a member of the DirectaDentalGroup family, noticed the toll that administering anesthesia was taking on both dentists and patients. The company started taking steps to tackle this problem, and before long, CALAJECT was born.
A computer-assisted system for optimizing the injection technique, CALAJECT is just one example of Ronvig’s commitment to leading-edge products that continually raise the bar. While anesthesia has been around for almost 2 centuries, administering the pain-killing drug has always been challenging. For dentists, it’s a recurring strain on muscles and posture as they deliver injections multiple times a day, and it’s one of the things patients dread most about dental procedures.
“CALAJECT takes the stress out of dental shots.”
—Annette Ravn Nielsen, CEO, Ronvig
“CALAJECT takes the stress out of dental shots,” said Ronvig CEO Annette Ravn Nielsen. “Studies show ‘fear of the dental shot’ is a primary reason why patients are afraid of treatment. With CALAJECT, the injection is given at a controlled pace and at a rate that’s slowest at the beginning.”
CALAJECT controls the flow rate so tissue can accept the solution consistently, eliminating the chance of anesthesia being delivered too quickly—resulting in a discomforting “sting” for patients. With a light pen grip for good finger support, CALAJECT allows the needle to be perfectly still in situ so dentists can sit comfortably while administering.
“Right from the beginning, we have taken particular interest in developing state-of-the-art instruments for delivering safe and comfortable local anesthesia,” added Nielsen. “With CALAJECT, we wanted to take it to the next level, improving both patient comfort and doctors’ ergonomics.”
Tuning In to Doctors' Needs
Brett E. Gilbert, DDS, has used CALAJECT for almost 5 years, and says it has improved the dental experience on both sides of the chair. “My patients will say, ‘Wow, what was that? I’ve never had an injection like that before— that's the best injection I’ve ever had!’ They have no idea that CALAJECT is a win for me personally because it allows me to remain in the most ergonomic position while delivering the anesthetic solution, which preserves my body,” he said.
CALAJECT is a direct result of the company's mission to improve repetitive dental procedures and continually evolve the dental industry. "We ask our advisory dentists about the biggest unsolved challenges in their daily practice," Nielsen added, "and we tune in to those tendencies."
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