1. When should OptraGate® be used?
    OptraGate® should be used whenever an enlarged treatment field, full view and relative isolation are desired.     OptraGate can be used in many different treatment procedures, including cavity preparation, impression making,
    bite registration, cosmetic treatments, professional tooth cleaning, laser treatment, orthodontic and diagnostic
    procedures just to name a few. (top of page)

2. Does OptraGate® contain latex? Is it potentially allergenic?
    OptraGate® is entirely latex free and does not involve any allergenic potential. (top of page)

3. Can OptraGate® be used for dental surgery?
    OptraGate® is not recommended for surgical procedures as it contains talc. (top of page)

4. Does OptraGate® eliminate the use of cotton rolls?
    Cotton rolls will still be needed in most cases, except in patients with low salivary flow. (top of page)

5. In what sizes is OptraGate® available and how do I select the correct size?
    One child size and two adult sizes are available. The child size is suitable for patients between 5 and 1 0 years
    of age. Size Regular is designed for adult mouths in the medium to large size range and size Small for smaller
    adult mouths, mainly for female patients. (top of page)

6. How comfortable is OptraGate ® during prolonged treatments?
    OptraGate® is comfortable to wear for patients over long periods of time, if the correct size has been chosen,
    due to the soft, flexible evoprene material.
    (top of page)

7. Is OptraGate® (equally) suitable for all types of patients?
    As the size of the oral cavity does not correlate with the size of the dental arch and mouth opening in all individuals,
    a secure fit of OptraGate® is not always ensured, particularly in patients with a very flat vestibule. (top of page)

8. Does OptraGate® trigger the gag reflex - similar to a rubber dam?
    OptraGate® is completely open at the back. Most patients will not experience a gag reflex when
    OptraGate® is in place. (top of page)

9. In which areas is OptraGate® particularly advantageous in terms of accessibility and visibility?
    OptraGate® improves the accessibility and visibility of buccal and cervical areas in particular. (top of page)

10. Is OptraGate® suitable for multiple uses? Can it be disinfected?
      OptraGate® has been designed for single use and is packaged in single units. OptraGate®
      consists of a material that is not suitable for disinfection and is therefore disposable. (top of page)