,High-quality PSP plate barriers with preloaded cardboard inserts save time spent loading, sealing, and unloading plates, while reducing plate damage,
,While photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates are still widely used to capture intraoral radiographs, their light-sensitive nature requires a multistep preparation process that should be carried out with extreme care and caution. Because PSP plates with magnets are especially prone to scratching, both a cardboard cover and a protective envelope are strongly recommended to keep plates safe. This extra step requires more handling, which increases the occurrence of artifacts or light damage during x-ray exposure., ,What if part of this process could be eliminated altogether?, ,That’s one reason why Flow Dental’s Safe ‘n’ Sure OPT is the No. 1-selling PSP envelope in the United States. The only PSP envelopes with preloaded cardboard inserts, Safe ‘n’ Sure OPT makes it virtually impossible to load the plate incorrectly—just slide the plate into the cardboard pocket and press down. This ultimately saves time, limits handling, and protects the plate from damage. Even when using PSP plates without magnets, the OPT’s preloaded cardboard insert offers an added layer of protection., ,Available in sizes 0, 1, 2, and 3, Safe ‘n’ Sure OPT has a unique EZ-Glide Tab, which offers a fast and simple way to secure the PSP plate in the vinyl barrier. Once the oversized tab is peeled back and the sticky surface has been exposed, a gentle press seals the envelope tightly., ,Not only does the sealed envelope keep plates shielded from bright office lights and protected from scratching—both of which can negatively impact image quality—the disposable OPT envelope also keeps patients safe by preventing the spread of contamination between uses., ,
,When it’s time to unload the PSP plate from the envelope for processing, a center seam makes tearing open the packaging quick and easy, while also eliminating the need to touch the plate during removal. Simply peel back the top portion of the envelope and feed the edge of the plate into the reader.
