Amanda Gauß
Amanda Gauß CSO | Medical Product Advisor
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RELAX Sortimente

RELAX Sortimente

RELAX Sortimente

All RELAX are made of glass fiber reinforced plastic and are autoclavable up to 134°C, acid-resistant against all types of acids used in the reprocessing of dental instruments. The RELAX are suitable for use in the thermal disinfector. The mouth mirrors are available as FS Rhodium and FS ULTRA variants, as well as in seven different colors each.

The assortment is available in FS Rhodium and FS ULTRA – and in size 4 (22 mm) or in size 5 (24 mm).

 

RRP33,49 € from 33,49 € excl. VAT

REF 71X, 73X-1

Color:
Assortment
Mirror finish:
FS Rhodium FS ULTRA
Mirror size:
4 Ø 22 mm 5 Ø 24 mm
Product contains 10 Pieces per PU

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Product description

More and more dentists around the world are convinced of the advantages of RELAX mouth mirrors and are even converting their practice range entirely to them.

The design of the RELAX was conceived to ensure an exactly plane transition from mirror to casing. This is a decisive advantage with regard to hygienic aspects. As the mouth mirror is manufactured as a single piece, disassembly for cleaning is not required – in line with the KRINKO recommendation of the Robert Koch Institute regarding the disassembly of medical devices where necessary.

The RELAX is also particularly popular in pediatric dentistry. The colored instruments reduce the inhibition threshold before treatment. The design of smooth, rounded shapes and the surface that feels warmer (compared to stainless steel) make it more comfortable to hold.

RELAX mirrors are at least 65% lighter compared to a stainless steel mirror and handle.

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Sortiment

Das Sortiment setzt sich zusammen aus:

FS ULTRA FS Rhodium

weiß: 1 St. aus REF 7301 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7311 (Gr. 5)

weiß: 1 St. aus REF 7101 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7111 (Gr. 5)

pastell gelb: 1 St. aus REF 7302 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7312 (Gr. 5)
pastell gelb: 1 St. aus REF 7102 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7112 (Gr. 5)
pastell blau: 1 St. aus REF 7303 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7313 (Gr. 5)
pastell blau: 1 St. aus REF 7103 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7113 (Gr. 5)

pastell mint: 2 St. aus REF 7304 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7314 (Gr. 5)

pastell mint: 2 St. aus REF 7104 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7114 (Gr. 5)

pastell flieder: 2 St. aus REF 7305 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7315 (Gr. 5)

pastell flieder: 2 St. aus REF 7105 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7115 (Gr. 5)

 

anthrazit: 1 St. aus REF 7306 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7316 (Gr. 5)


anthrazit: 1 St. aus REF 7106 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7116 (Gr. 5) 
pink: 2 St. aus REF 7307 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7317 (Gr. 5)
pink: 2 St. aus REF 7107 (Gr. 4) bzw. 7117 (Gr. 5)




 

Service life

As part of our product development, tests were conducted in accordance with EN ISO 9873, which specifies 100 reprocessing cycles. We have increased this standard requirement to 200 cycles. An external field test at the ZZMK Carolinum in Frankfurt was successfully completed after 200 reprocessing cycles. Our market observations show that the service life extends far beyond this.

In our experience—spanning more than ten years—RELAX instruments remain in use for a very long time, in some practices for more than three years. The instruments impress with their dimensional and color stability. Even plaque indicators do not discolor the plastic.

The end of a product’s service life is usually determined by damage caused by use, for example: damage to the mirror caused by rotating instruments.

Plastic (glass-fiber reinforced) versus stainless steel:
  • Pleasantly light (65% lighter than a stainless steel mirror and handle)
  • Design from smooth rounded shapes
  • friendly colours, optimally suitable for pediatric dentistry
  • warmer surface
  • Exactly flat, plane transition from mirror to casing and therefore easy to clean
  • Single-piece instrument: Disassembly for cleaning as per RKI/BfArM is not required
FS ULTRA

The unique structure of the reflective layers – consisting of 36 layer packages – provides an unparalleled level of brightness through optimized light refraction, delivering a crystal-clear mirror image that cannot be achieved by standard mirrors.

FS ULTRA mirrors are up to 25% brighter (reflection relative to Al) than FS Rhodium.​

The HD-quality FS ULTRA mirrors, with a reflection factor of more than 100% in the visible range (400–750 nm), provide excellent image quality and reflect the mirror image 1:1 with brilliant, natural color, exact sharpness, and high contrast, as demonstrated in Fraunhofer report 23.04.2009.

 

Reflection comparison

In comparison with rhodium mirrors, the split mirror delivers the crystal-clear, ultra-bright reflection of ULTRA FS.

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FAQ - Products

In this section, you will find answers to frequently asked questions about our dental instruments, as well as information on the materials, manufacturing, properties, and applications of our products.

Titanium root posts: High rigidity, but higher risk of root fractures
HT glass fiber root posts: Better force distribution, dentin-like modulus of elasticity to minimize root fractures

1. CYTEC 
• Material: HT glass fiber (High Tenacity)
• Shape: Cylindrical-conical
• Surface: Micro-retentive, no silanization needed
• Application: For roots that are mostly cylindrical
• Available in various diameters (e.g., 1.0 mm to 2.1 mm)

2. CONTEC
• Material: HT glass fiber (High Tenacity)
• Shape: Double cone
• Surface: Micro-retentive
• Application: For roots with a conical shape

3. EXATEC
• Material: HT glass fiber or titanium (EXATEC-Ti & EXATEC-S)
• Shape: Conical in the apical area, some with a post head
• Surface: Micro-retentive (for glass fiber versions)
• Application: Especially suitable for teeth with severely destroyed coronal areas

 

The main difference between FS (Front Surface) and RS (Rear Surface) lies in the position of the reflective coating and the resulting image quality:

1. FS (Front Surface) mouth mirror

  • Reflective coating: The reflective layer is on the front side of the glass
  • Materials: Often coated with rhodium or ULTRA coating for high durability, brightness, and chemical resistance
  • Image quality:
    • Only a single reflection, resulting in an extremely sharp, distortion-free mirror image
    • No double images or “ghost images”
    • Excellent color accuracy and contrast

 

2. RS (Rear Surface) mouth mirror

  • Reflective coating: The reflective layer is on the rear side of the glass
  • Materials: Features a silver coating, protected by a copper/titanium layer for high resistance to disinfection and sterilization
  • Image quality:
    • Two reflections
    • May produce double images (“ghost images”)
    • Bright mirror image, but less precise than FS mirrors

The new pro modules feature the same outstanding qualities as the trusted CONTEC and CYTEC root posts, which have been proven for over 30 years, especially through:

  • Optimized flexural strength
    • HT glass fiber, translucent: 1,430 MPa (according to EN ISO 178)
    • HT glass fiber, opaque: 1,400 MPa (according to EN ISO 178)
  • Optimized resistance to fatigue and fracture
  • Dentin-like modulus of elasticity for restorative homogeneity
  • Optimized, strong bond to composite materials
  • high radiopacity

pro LightTransmitting along the entire apical area of the post enables optimized and at the same time shortened initial curing of the composite, right up to the tip of the root post. In a tightly scheduled workflow, every second counts, providing valuable time savings so the dentist can proceed immediately to the next step without delay.

HAHNENKRATT mouth mirrors are manufactured with high-quality mirror coatings and precision components.

Front surface mirrors (FS) prevent double images and provide a clear, distortion-free view.
Depending on the model, different coating technologies are used to optimize brightness, contrast, and durability.

This results in reliable optical quality for precise work in everyday dental practice.

The abbreviations SS and CS refer to the thread types of mouth mirrors and their compatibility with handles:

SS (Simple Stem)
Used in Europe and other regions

CS (Cone Socket)
Conical thread (Cone Socket).
Especially common in the USA, Canada, South Korea, and Spain.

Do you have any questions or would you like product advice?

Mrs. Gauß, our medical product advisor, will be happy to assist you.

AG HAHNENKRATT NOV04

Amanda Gauß

CSO | Medical Product Advisor