A.S.A.P.® All Surface Access Polishers provide the ultimate high shine, and life-like vitality to your composite restorations in less than a minute – with only one shape.

A.S.A.P. All Surface Access Polishers achieve ultimate polish with a single system – in as little as 60 seconds, regardless of the substrate or restoration at hand. These diamond-impregnated, flexible polishing spirals are designed for optimal adaptation to any surface, including difficult to reach areas, and give restorations the ultimate polish in just two steps.

The A.S.A.P. Pre-Polisher (purple) is embedded with diamond particles (44 microns) and gently diminishes small surface defects, without affecting anatomy. The A.S.A.P. Final High Shine Polisher (peach) is embedded with small, 3-6-micron-sized diamond particles to provide a life-like polish in as little as 20 seconds.

A.S.A.P. will polish all composite surfaces, lithium disilicate, zirconia, bisacryls, and some ceramic materials. A.S.A.P. is designed to withstand wear and is autoclavable 30 times or more. Available in small (10mm) for pedodontic cases and patients with a restricted bite, as well as a large (14mm) polisher.

Clinical Technique

Dentistry and photography courtesy of Dr. Daniele Larose

Video

A.S.A.P. Polishers are All Access Surface Polishers from Clinician's Choice.

Dr Kaminer on Inspire, Template, ASAP and Cling²

Configurations

A.S.A.P. Assorted Starter Kit (Item Number: 130917)

3 x Pre-Polisher Small, 3 x Pre-Polisher Large, 3 x High-Shine Polisher Small & 3 x High-Shine Polisher Large

A.S.A.P. 6-Pack Refills

Small (130913): 3 x Pre-Polisher Small & 3 x Final High-Shine Polisher Small
Large (130912): 3 x Pre-Polisher Large & 3 x Final High-Shine Polisher Large

A.S.A.P. 3-Pack Refills

3 x Pre-Polisher Small (131011)
3 x Pre-Polisher Large (131012)
3 x High Shine Polisher Small (132013)
3 x High Shine Polisher Large (132014)

A.S.A.P. 12-Pack Refills

12 x Pre-Polisher Small (130927)
12 x Pre-Polisher Large (130928)
12 x High Shine Polisher Small (130925)
12 x High Shine Polisher Large (130926)

FAQ

Q: What are the sterilization instructions for A.S.A.P. Polishers?

A: All instruments should be sterilized in accordance with EN ISO 17664 and all national valid legal requirements. Steam sterilization: Appliance according to EN 13060, validated procedure. Category: S- or B-sterilizer.

Holding time: Full cycle 5 min
Sterilization temperature: 134C
Drying time: 10 min
Threshold values of contents for feed-water and steam condensates
Loading of sterilizer according to manufacturer’s instructions
Follow manufacturer’s operating instructions

Q: How long should I use each polisher?

A: Using a wiping motion, at 10,000 to 12,000 RPM, with light pressure and intermittent water spray 50mL/min (or damp tooth), apply the primary polisher to the restorative surface. A smooth, silky surface will appear in 20-30 seconds. Again, using light pressure and intermittent water spray 50mL/min (or damp tooth), apply the Final High Shine polisher to the tooth, until a high gloss shine appears (15-20 seconds).

Q: Which polisher gets used first?

A: The purple Pre-Polisher is the first polisher in the sequence. This polisher is used to gently diminish small surface defects without affecting anatomy and prepare the surface for a final high-gloss polish (using the peach-colored polisher).

Q: How long will A.S.A.P. Polishers last compared to others?

A: A.S.A.P. Polishers are designed to withstand up to 30 autoclave cycles. Given that they are made with a robust binder and used for a very short time on the composite, they should outlast most spiral polishers on the market. Placing excessive pressure on the polisher, however, will lead to premature degradation.

Q: Can A.S.A.P. Polishers be used on indirect restorations?

A: Yes, they can; however, they will wear faster on the harder surface.

Q: Which specific cases might ASAP Indirect+ be a better option?

A: ASAP Indirect+ is indicated for all-ceramic surfaces.

Q: Can I use A.S.A.P. Polishers both intraorally and extraorally?

A: Yes. While A.S.A.P. Polishers are typically used intraorally on composite restorations, they are also very effective on most ceramics, bisacryl temporaries and denture acrylics which are usually adjusted and polished extraorally.

Q: What handpieces pair well with A.S.A.P. Polishers?

A: A.S.A.P. Polishers are designed to be used with a latch-type slow speed handpiece.

Q: What is the difference between the Primary Polisher (purple) and the Final High Shine Polisher (peach) as well as small vs large sizes?

A: The Pre-Polishers (purple) are indicated for the first step of the polishing sequence and prepares the restorative surface for the Final High Shine Polisher. The Final High Shine Polisher (peach) is the second step of this simple procedure and provides the final high-gloss luster. The larger size 14mm polisher is the universal size, while the smaller 10mm size is great for pedodontic restorations, patients with a limited opening, and polishing near the gingival margin.

Testimonials

“A.S.A.P. polishers are the fastest, most versatile and durable composite polishers I have ever used. Achieve amazing enamel-like shine in two simple steps without the use of messy pastes.”

Dr. David Slaughter in Austin, TX

“A.S.A.P. diamond polishers allow for easy interproximal access on anteriors and occlusal grooves on posteriors with no destruction of anatomy. I get a great shine in less than a minute…”

Dr. Paul Custoreri, DDS, Toronto ON

Dr. Parag Kachalia Testimonial on using ASAP Polishers for resin restorations

Resources

View the A.S.A.P. Product Sheet.

View the Clinician's Choice Finishing & Polishing Guide.

View the A.S.A.P. IFU/SDS.

View the clinical technique article Simple, Beautiful and Predictable Class V Restorations featuring Marc Geissberger DDS, MA.

View article Easier and Faster Aesthetic Bonding: The Keys to Success in Dentistry Today by Dr. Todd Snyder.

View the clinical technique article Ultimate Aesthetics Using Non-VITA Shades for Diastema Closure to view clinical technique by Marcos Vargas, BDB, DDS, MS.

View the clinical technique article Cementation Technique for Monolithic Zirconia Crowns by Dr. Rober Ritter, DMD.

View the product review article A High Luster Polish in Less Time by Brian Donahue in Dental Product Shopper.

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