FAQs

About Us

Dentistry Elevated, LLC is based in Northern Utah and was started by a dentist who was looking for a new solution to provide better treatment for broken teeth for his patients.

Since traditional products for treating broken teeth required more aggressive treatment each time the broken tooth failed, he realized a glass pin, with similar properties to the tooth’s structure, might hold better, look better, and perform better under normal use. The Dentistry Elevated, LLC mission statement is “Better Dentistry… Better Life!”. We really want your teeth to look their best and make you feel confident.

What is the DentXpin^TM?

A new composite resin anchoring system using fiber optic pins.

Why fiber optic fibers?

The DentXpin^TM is a custom made fiber optic fiber that has properties similar to enamel and dentin. The fiber will move and flex with the natural tooth structure, thereby anchoring the composite resin to the tooth structure. Thus, adding mechanical retention. Because fiber optic is used, the light from the curing light will transmit down the length of the fiber curing the filling at the deepest point of the restoration.

Can you see the DentXpin^TM?

The pin is virtually invisible giving the restoration a life-like appearance.

How does the DentXpin^TM anchor the restoration?

The custom fiber surface is prepared to bond to any adhesive system. No special steps are required.

What kind of resin is used?

The DentXpin^TM will bind universally to any restorative resin used in dentistry.

How long does the process take?

A few extra minutes.

What handpiece do I use and how deep do I go?

The kit comes with a specialized bur to make the pilot hole for placement with a high speed hand piece. Make the hole 1.5-2.0 mm deep. The bur head is 2.25 mm in length.

How do I place the DentXpin^TM?

A small pilot hole is made with the bur included in the kit. The tooth is bonded using whatever system the dentist is using in the office. Bond is placed on the DentXpin^TM. Both the pin and the preparation are thinned with air as directed in the manufacturer instructions. A small dot of flowable composite is placed on the tip of the fiber and the pin is inserted into the hole with everything wet. The pin and the prep are then light cured. Use the bur to cut the DentXpin^TM handle off and restore as usual.

Where can I use the pin?

The DentXpin^TM can be used to repair incisal chips, wear facets in the posterior and core build-ups.

Will insurance cover the cost of the DentXpin^TM?

Yes, the dental code is #D2951 pin retention.

Has this product been tested?

Yes, the DentXpin^TM has had three different independent tests. All of the studies have found that using the DentXpin^TM makes restorations significantly stronger- especially with shear forces.