Crystal Tip® Disposable Air/Water Syringe Tip

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Why doesn't your air water syringe tip leak water into its air channels like Sani-Tip® or other proprietary air water syringe tips?

The main reason is that none of the air water syringe tips with proprietary air water syringe adapters have an inner core with a stem extension that is designed to fit snugly through an O-Ring in the syringe that ensures dental air and dental water separation. Without that extension, their air water syringe tips must have a perfect “friction” fit centered over the dental water channel in the air water syringe. It is almost impossible to have that secure fit without the stem and an O-Ring. Our air water syringe tip is designed to fit into an air water syringe (A-DEC® or DCI®) the way the air water syringe was manufactured – just like metal air water syringe tips.

I already agree that disposable air water syringe tips are better, but how is your air water syringe tip superior to a metal air water syringe tip functionally?

Two primary factors.

1. Less wear and tear on O-Rings. Just like cutting a steak with a metal knife vs. a plastic knife. Less wear means the O-Rings will last much longer, preventing dental water contamination in the air channels, or leakage.
2. We designed our air water syringe tip a bit differently than metal air water syringe tips. The dental air enters our air water syringe tip from the bottom, a direct feed from the dental air ducts of the air water syringe. Metal air water syringe tips typically have the air receptacle on the side, so the air flows up and then enters the dental air channel from the side, losing some of the pressure. Our direct feed offers superior air pressure.

What is the advantage of your "Dual Air Core" design?

Simple. We’ll use Safe-Tip EZ® air water syringe tips as an example. It has an inner core (like us) through which the dental water travels. All the air flows in a 360 degree round space between the inner and outer cores. By having 2 unique air channels (for European syringes), a high pressure airflow is created and when used in conjunction with water spray, creates a superior atomization.

What is the advantage of your "Quad Air Core"?
The four air chambers deliver a moderate pressure and atomisation. They are preferably used for drying adhesives, sealants and for other fine procedures. The original tip (Quad Air Core) also enables a good access in the back molar area. The longer tip (95mm) can be bent, for difficult buccal or lingual treatments.

But then there's the cost factor. Disposable air water syringe tips are more expensive than metal air water syringe tips.

Metal air water syringe tips cost money as well. There is a cost associated with the sterilisation procedures as well, and that cost rises as you reduce other metal instruments in favor of disposables. Dentist, orthodontist, and hygienist time, equipment costs, materials used in the process. Almost every office reports that metal air water syringe tips get flushed down sink drains and thrown in the trash with other waste. If your new metal air water syringe tip that has only been used twice is lost, that’s an expensive disposable tip. Metal tips become clogged with debris and lose their effectiveness. So, if you amortize all those costs over the average life of your metal tip, the cost difference for disposables is maybe a few pennies!

Is there any significance to the different colors?

Other than they are significantly prettier than any other tip, and are “FUN” for your staff and patients – no. We just want to brighten up your day!

Will this tip work on my syringe?

If you use Sani-Tip®, Seal-Tight, Pro-Tip Turbo® or RisKontrol®, you will need an adapter. The adapter used for our tips are interchangeable with autoclavable tips. This would bring your syringe back to it’s original format.

I used disposable tips before and the stem always broke off in my syringe. Your tip won't do that?

No. Our tip has a two-piece construction giving the stem more strength. Other tips are single-piece injection molded, making the stem very weak.

How can I be sure I am getting complete air/water separation with Crystal Tip®?

If your equipment is in good operating order, we guarantee 100% air/water separation. The Crystal Tip® O-Ring tip lock secures the tip into the syringe. The inner core seats perfectly into your syringe because it was designed to replace metal tips in standard dental syringes. In addition, Crystal Tip® translucent outer core allows you to see if water has leaked into the air chamber. However, 99% of all leakage issues are the result of worn O-Rings, improper installation of the tip, or from trying to insert the tip into a proprietary adapter.

Why doesn't Crystal Tip® require a special adapter like some other tips, including Sani-Tip®, Seal-Tight®, RisKontrol®, and Pro-Tip®?

Like most manufactured products, dental syringes work best when used as they were originally designed. After-market additions and alterations can often times void manufacturer warranties. When we developed Crystal Tip®, we felt it was important to retain the integrity of the original manufacturer’s syringe design. We also felt it was important to make an easy transition from metal tips, and to allow dentists the ability to switch back to a metal tip for certain procedures when they would be more comfortable using a sterilized tip. And, finally, we felt it would give us a competitive edge in the dental industry. Isn’t it easier to test a product when you don’t have to install a special adapter?

What are the most common problems dentists encounter when converting to Crystal Tip®?

The first is trying to use Crystal Tipz® in a proprietary adapter. Remember, Crystal Tip® is designed to fit into a standard syringe – the way it was designed by the manufacturer. Second is worn O-Rings. All O-Rings will wear out over time. O-Rings should be replaced at least once per year. Third is improper insertion of the Crystal Tip®. If you currently use metal tips, it should be no problem, because Crystal Tip® fit into your syringes just like metal tips do. However, if you are switching from a proprietary adapter, you have become accustomed to that style. Crystal Tip® do not need to be twisted or bent when inserted or removed from your syringe. And, finally, faulty syringes. This is typically the result of improper care of the syringe system, or the age of the syringe. Like anything else, syringes will wear out over time, but they should last for years.

Can I really bend the Crystal Tip syringe tips?

Yes. The special two-piece construction and pliable plastic allow tips to be bent and hold shape without affecting air/water flow during difficult procedures in hard-to-reach-areas. You can use a straight tip, bent in U form, single or double-bent.

How can I switch to Crystal Tip®?

Switching to Crystal Tip® is easy as 1-2-3.

1. Step 1: Find your syringe
2. Step 2: Request the matching adapter + Crystal Tip samples for a non-binding test
3. Step 3: Order your Crystal Tip® in either Original or HP design

Visit the SWITCH site for a guided switch.