Morita released the Torqtech Red Band Handpiece Ultra Mini in October 2022 in response to requests from many dentists. This product was finally developed despite many difficulties through the high technological skills and persistent creative efforts by engineers at J. MORITA MFG. CORP, 12 years after the first release of the Torqtech series. We interviewed Mr. Hitoshi Tanaka, one of the engineers at J. MORITA MFG. CORP., for his insight into the development of the Torqtech Red Band Handpiece in Part 1 and the Torqtech Red Band Handpiece Ultra Mini in Part 2.

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What are the most important properties of a flowable composite used for the flowable injection technique? Personal experience shows that balanced optical properties are essential, with an appropriate translucency, blend-in ability and surface gloss leading the way. However, the mechanical properties are also important, not least because the restorative material will be in direct contact with the antagonist teeth. And finally, handling properties are essential: The right level of flowability is needed for proper injection, while a void-free application is required for an intact, stainresistant surface.