The CURVE IPR™ Curvable Diamond Strips for Interproximal Reduction (IPR)
The CURVE IPR™ 6-Grit Diamond Strip Sequence (40 μm to 15 μm Polish)
Conventional flat metal dental IPR strips can flatten proximal contact points and leave sharp enamel ledges. The CURVE IPR™ (CURVES) double-sided, autoclave-sterilizable diamond strips bend with gentle thumb pressure to preserve natural interproximal crown curvature. Read our full Interproximal Reduction (IPR) Strips Clinical Protocol.
| CURVE IPR™ Strip Stage | Diamond Grit Size | Clinical Application |
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| 1. Opener / Separator | 40 μm (Opener) | Breaking tight proximal contact points safely without handpiece gouging |
| 2. Coarse Reduction | 90 μm | Bulk interproximal enamel reduction according to staging chart |
| 3. Medium Reduction | 60 μm | Controlled enamel stripping and initial proximal wall shaping |
| 4. Fine Contouring | 40 μm (Polisher) | Thumb-curved anatomical rounding of mesial/distal line angles |
| 5. Pre-Polishing | 25 μm | Smoothing micro-grooves left by reduction grits |
| 6. Extra-Fine Enamel Polish | 15 μm | Final mirror-smooth enamel finish to resist plaque and demineralization |
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Customize the curve of the strip with your thumb before use, this will create an anatomical and aesthetically correct interproxmimal tooth shape for perfect masterful finishing.
Curvable polishing strips for interproximal reduction
- Sterilizable, double-sided diamond instruments designed specifically for interproximal Reduction (IPR), available in six different grits.
- The interproximal strip can be curved easily with the thumb to match the natural interdental tooth crown shape.
- For polishing, there is also a smooth, extra-fine CURVES strip, providing a very fine polish with a15 μm grit.
- For safe use of the CURVES stripping tools without a contra-angle handpiece, a straight and angled sterilizable handle is also available.
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