esa NL (Non-Latex) disposable prophy angle cups are made using compression molding, a process that involves taking firm strips of natural rubber and extracting the latex protein. This process allows esa’s latex-free cup to maintain the handling characteristics of natural rubber. esa NL cups are designed to be softer, more elastic and with improved concentricity […]

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Depending on the disposable prophy angle that you’re using, esa disposable prophy angles may cost less, the same or as much as 25¢ more to buy. However, to properly compare esa to regular disposable angles using a nose cone connection, you must consider the cost of autoclaving the nose cone or straight attachment. When you […]

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Yes, the low-speed hand pieces that the Esa disposable angle fits, Midwest® Shorty®, Rhino®, Star Titan® and Esamate® are all heat sterilization tolerant so they are in compliance. The states where the practice acts require heat sterilization between patients are: CA, FL, IN, KS, MO, MN, OH, OR, SC, VA and WA. More importantly, plastic […]

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Yes, in the 39 states where their practice acts reference the CDC Guidelines, if a Semicritical item (dental handpiece) does not come in contact with mucous membranes or non-intact skin, it does not require heat sterilization between patients. Since the Esa DPA’s extended length prevents that from occurring, most practices use a plastic barrier on […]

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We offer two versions of esa disposable prophy angles: esa MW which works with Midwest®, Shorty®, and Midwest Rhino® motors and esa ST which works with the DentalEZ Star Titan® motor. These motors were chosen based on their having the largest installed base of users in the U. S. Dental Market at esa DPA’s introduction […]

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