Comparison Table for Finishing Strips
| Item | Brand | Features | Material | Grit | Quantity per Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTI® Diamond Finishing Strips | Kerr Rotary | Complete control during interproximal reduction, shaping, and contouring. Perforated design for improved debris removal, visibility, control, and flexibility. | Diamond | N/A |
| 2 | Qwikstrip™ Abrasive and Serrated Finishing Strips | Creative Dental Concepts | Depth-limiting design to prevent soft tissue irritation. Color-coded by grit: coarse, medium, fine, super fine, and serrated. | Abrasive | Coarse, Medium, Fine, Super Fine, Serrated |
| 3 | SmartStrip™ Finishing Strips | Kerr Rotary | Designed for crown and bridge clean-up after cementation. Can be cleaned and sterilized for multiple uses. Autoclavable. Color-coded for easy identification. | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | Epitex® Finishing and Polishing Strips | Clear Matrix | Contribute to a smoother surface without a gummy adhesive deposit. Half the thickness of other strips for easier penetration into tight interproximal contacts. | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | GC Metal Strips – Coarse (No. 300 Mesh – 90 Micron) | GC America Inc | Ideal for trimming and finishing interproximal surfaces. Sterilizable/autoclavable. Color-coded for grit: Extra Coarse, Coarse, Medium, Fine. | Metal | Extra Coarse, Coarse, Medium, Fine |
| 6 | Horico Steelcarbo Abrasive Strips | Pfingst | Genuine corborondom, galvanically coated on stainless steel. Can be cut to desired length. Available in one-sided or double-sided. | Stainless Steel | Medium Grit |
| 7 | CeriSaw™ Blade Refill | Denmat Holdings LLC | Used for interproximal finishing. Handle for one-handed use and prevention of accidental slips. | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | GC Metal Strips – Fine (No. 1000 Mesh – 50 Micron) | GC America Inc | Ideal for trimming and finishing interproximal surfaces. Sterilizable/autoclavable. Color-coded for grit: Fine. | Metal | Fine |
| 9 | CeriSaw™ – Posterior Kit | Denmat Holdings LLC | Tool for interproximal finishing. Includes 1 CeriSaw holder with blade and 10 replacement blades. | N/A | N/A |
| 10 | Compo-Strip® Diamond Finishing Strips | N/A | Thin diamond finishing strips for composite materials. | Diamond | N/A |
1. NTI® Diamond Finishing Strips, – Kerr Rotary
Designed for complete control during interproximal reduction, shaping, and contouring, Axis Perforated Diamond Strips allow easy access and precise manual enamel reduction resulting in a smooth, natural finish. The perforated design assists in debris removal, provides improved visibility, control, and flexibility.
2. Qwikstrip™ Abrasive and Serrated Finishing Strips, – Creative Dental Concepts
Qwikstrip™ Abrasive and Serrated Finishing Strips are designed to make crown and bridge clean-up quick, safe and simple after cementation of crowns, veneers, bridges, inlays or onlays. .
- Depth-limiting design prevents soft tissue irritation
- Handle provides comfort and tactile control
- Qwikstrips are color-coded by grit: coarse, medium, fine, super fine and serrated
3. SmartStrip™ Finishing Strips, – Kerr Rotary
Finishing Strips are designed to make crown and bridge clean-up quick, safe and simple after cementation of crowns, veneers, bridges, inlays or onlays.
- Designed for interproximal redution procedure of both enamel and restorative material through both direct cutting and grinding
- Can be cleaned and sterilized to facilitate multiple uses
- Autoclavable
- Color coded for easy identification
- Easy to use one-handed operation
- More cutting/grinding surface area and better working view compared to QwikStrip
4. Epitex® Finishing and Polishing Strips – Clear Matrix
Epitex® Finishing & Polishing Strips contribute to a smoother surface without a gummy adhesive deposit. Half the thickness of other strips, Epitex® allows easier penetration into tight interproximal contacts.
5. GC Metal Strips – Coarse (No. 300 Mesh – 90 Micron), Blue, – GC America Inc
GC Metal Strips are ideal for trimming and finishing interproximal surfaces (composite, glass ionomer or metal restorations) since they will not stretch or break. The wear resistance and abrasive bonding allow wet finishing and ensure long-lasting and repeated use.
- Sterilizable/Autoclavable
- Color coded (4 grits: Extra Coarse, Coarse, Medium and Fine)
6. Horico Steelcarbo Abrasive Strips – Pfingst
Horico Steelcarbo abrasive strips are used for seperating and finishing composite materials
- Genuine corborondom, galvanically coated on stainless steel
- Can be cut to desired length
- Available in one sided or double sided
- Medium grit
7. CeriSaw™ Blade Refill, – Denmat Holdings LLC
Cerisaw™ is a tool used for interproximal finishing. It has a handle that prevents accidental slips and injury while allowing interproximal finishing with one hand.
8. GC Metal Strips – Fine (No. 1000 Mesh – 50 Micron), Yellow, – GC America Inc
GC Metal Strips are ideal for trimming and finishing interproximal surfaces (composite, glass ionomer or metal restorations) since they will not stretch or break. The wear resistance and abrasive bonding allow wet finishing and ensure long-lasting and repeated use.
9. CeriSaw™ – Posterior Kit
Cerisaw™ is a tool used for interproximal finishing. It has a handle that prevents accidental slips and injury while allowing interproximal finishing with one hand.
Contains: 1 CeriSaw holder with blade and 10 replacement blades
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
10. Compo-Strip® Diamond Finishing Strips
Compo-Strip® Diamond Finishing Strips are thin, flexible, one-sided diamond abrasive strips. They have an uncoated safe center for easy access through the contact point and are ideal for finishing Class III, IV and veneer restorations.
