The gumEase® is a sterile device made of biocompatible ThermoPlastic Elastomer (TPE) containing a saline solution. A 'standalone' device, gumEase® is not connected or supported by any other means. The device is chilled in a temperature controlled freezer, and as soon as the device is placed in the proper sulci of the mouth, the cooling transfer begins - with a surprisingly powerful effect on patient pain relief.
Cryoanesthesia with gumEase® is achieved by coverage with up to three consecutive devices, previously frozen to 20 degrees F. or -7 degrees C. in a temperature controlled freezer.
The method to be followed by the practitioner is as follows: The practitioner or dental assistant will apply gumEase® to the labial sulci in the patient's mouth for four (4) minutes or until the patient indicates the device is warm. After removal of the first gumEase®, the practitioner or dental assistant may immediately apply a second device and then a third device if indicated. Again, indications will come from the patient insofar as the temperature of the device is concerned.
If the participant is having an adjustment to his/her braces changing the wires and bands - gumEase® will be applied by the practitioner, before the procedure, for four (4) minutes. After removal of gumEase®, the practitioner will then begin to remove/adjust the bands/wires. If the participant is having "Invisilign" bands changed, the same procedure will be followed.
COMMON APPLICATIONS:
- Fillings
- Crowns
- Extractions
- Root Canals
- Cleaning and Scraping
- Brace Application and Adjustment
- Patients who maintain chronic use of analgesics
- Patients who show clinical signs suggestive of infection, inflammation, or pre-existing pain
- Patients who exhibit or have unusual surgical difficulties determined from panoramic radiograph or during actual procedure
- Patients with existing chronic oral pain
- Patients with TMD
