The revolution in dental x-raying has officially arrived. The innovation of kiwi general practice dentist, Dr. Bede McElwee, the 1shotŪ dental x-ray holder is designed for accurate and confident placement when taking bitewing anterior and posterior periapicals and endodontic radiographs.
Born out of frustration over holders that were too big or too small, had too many parts, were too flimsy, were not reusable, and didn't fit on an operating tray, McElwee developed a robust, one piece, reusable x-ray holder made from polysulphone plastic (autoclavable x100+).
1shotŪ, distributed under Dr. McElwee's company, Top Operator Products Ltd, simplifies the x-ray process and eliminates any guesswork in aligning the x-ray tube to the film or sensor. Its ergonomic design consists of a one piece holder with no other protruding components and a line showing the anterior edge of the film/sensor when teeth have closed to grip holder.
The digital image processing means x-rays are ready in seconds and patient exposure to radiation is drastically reduced (although it can still be used for conventional film/phosphor-plates). The 1shotŪ is exactly as its name suggests - one quick shot with one robust and reusable component. It couldn't be any simpler.
Already fitting in the operating trays of many dentists throughout the US, the 1shotŪ is quickly becoming a highly endorsed product. 1shot is colour coded and particularly suited to DEXIS and Schick sensors but Universal models accommodate a wide range of sensors. There are also Film /Phosphor-plate models. 1shotŪ is currently available in the USA and Canada through Patterson Dental, Sullivan-Schein Dental, and Practicon Dental.
