Seal-Tight® vs. Crystal-Tip™
Why do people use Crystal-Tip™?
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Crystal Tips™ are disposable, reducing the risk of cross contamination.
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Crystal Tips™ come in a variety of colors.
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Crystal Tips™ are compatible with all air/water syringes.
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Crystal Tips™ do not require an adapter.
Seal-Tight will never cause water to accidentally mix with air.
Crystal Tips™ lack of a special adapter creates an opportunity for the water and air to mix.
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The relatively sharp edge of Crystal Tips™ can wear out the small O-ring in the syringe.
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A worn O-ring causes water to mix with air, ruining “dry air.”
Seal-Tight eliminates the need to replace the small O-ring in air/water syringe.
The special Seal-Tight adapter uses a stainless-steel probe to mate with the soft elastomeric element inside the Seal-Tight tip, forming a fresh air/water seal upon every use.
The relatively sharp edges on Crystal Tip™ can wear down the small O-ring inside the air/water syringe, which could necessitate frequent and expensive service calls.
Seal-Tight tips offer the ideal combination of durability and flexibility.
Seal-Tight tips are durable enough for cheek retraction. They can be bent with your fingers to service difficult-to-reach areas of the oral cavity, adapting to your procedure’s needs.
Crystal Tips™ are more fragile than Seal-Tight, and although they can be used for cheek retraction, there is a risk of them breaking. They also cannot be bent to adapt to your procedure’s needs.