The Grits of DiaFlex: Finding the Right Wheel for Your Needs

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Understanding the Grits of DiaFlex: Finding the Right Wheel for Your Needs

When it comes to perfecting dental restorations, the grit of your polishing tools is key. DiaFlex offers a range of sintered diamond rubber wheels in several grits, each designed to meet specific needs, from gross reduction to high-shine polishing. Let’s break down the differences between each grit and how they benefit your workflow.

DiaFlex Extra Coarse: Gross Reduction

Designed for the heaviest reduction work, DiaFlex Extra Coarse grit is ideal for quickly removing material on zirconia, pressable ceramics, or other dental materials. This grit is your first step in achieving the shape and contour of the restoration, especially for significant adjustments. Its aggressive action makes it perfect for large reduction tasks, allowing you to efficiently shape without excess time spent on material removal.

DiaFlex Coarse: Reduction

A slightly less aggressive option, DiaFlex Coarse provides powerful reduction but with more control than the Extra Coarse grit. It’s a great option for reducing material in areas where precision is still required, without sacrificing speed. Use this when you need to take down areas, but with a bit more finesse.

DiaFlex Medium Coarse: Mid-Grade Reduction

For those who need a balance between aggressive reduction and detailed shaping, DiaFlex Medium Coarse is the ideal grit. It works for mid-grade reduction where too much material removal isn’t necessary, but some adjustments are still needed. This grit gives you better control while still ensuring a quick removal process.

DiaFlex Medium: Reduction & Polishing

DiaFlex Medium combines both reduction and polishing, making it a versatile tool in your kit. It’s perfect for refining contours after using the coarser grits and begins the transition into smoothing and polishing. This grit is excellent for blending the rough shaping into a more refined surface, setting the stage for the final polish.

DiaFlex Fine & Medium Fine: Smoothing & Polishing

Once the main reductions are done, DiaFlex Fine and Medium Fine grits step in for the smoothing and polishing phases. The Medium Fine grit is great for polishing surfaces while maintaining a delicate touch, especially for zirconia and pressable ceramics. DiaFlex Fine goes a step further, delivering a high-level smoothing that prepares the surface for final polishing.

DiaFlex Extra Fine: High Shine Polishing

For the ultimate shine, DiaFlex Extra Fine is the finishing touch. This grit is used to polish your restorations to a mirror-like finish, bringing out a natural, enamel-like gloss that enhances both aesthetics and durability. It’s the final step that makes restorations truly shine, reflecting light beautifully and giving the most life-like results.

Why Choose DiaFlex?

DiaFlex’s sintered diamond rubber wheels are designed for precision, durability, and efficiency. The ability to use each wheel down to the mandrel means you’re getting the most out of every tool, and the consistent results across all grit levels ensure every step in the process builds toward a flawless finish. Whether you’re shaping, smoothing, or polishing, DiaFlex gives you full control over the final result.

By choosing the right DiaFlex grit for each stage, you can ensure that every restoration you create is not only functional but also beautifully polished to perfection.