EZ Smile Tapered Dental Polishing Cups

EZ Smile Tapered Dental Polishing Cups are designed for professional prophylaxis, cleaning, stain removal, and restorative polishing procedures. This listing is specifically for the Tapered shape with a Screw-Type connection, supplied as 100 dental polishing cups per pack.

These polishing cups are made from silicone and are non-impregnated, meaning they contain no built-in abrasive or polishing compound. A compatible prophylaxis or polishing paste must be applied separately during use.

The tapered silicone profile provides controlled access around tooth contours, proximal areas, gingival margins, and compatible restoration surfaces where a broader standard cup may provide less precise contact.

Tapered Polishing Profile

The Tapered Cup shape combines flexible cup walls with a narrower working profile. This geometry helps guide polishing paste into contoured and localized areas while maintaining controlled contact with the treatment surface.

The tapered profile may be useful around:

• Tooth contours
• Line angles
• Proximal areas
• Gingival margins
• Restoration contours
• Localized polishing areas

Shape and flexibility are separate specifications. Cup, Tapered, and Pointed describe head geometry, while Soft describes flexibility. A Tapered polishing cup may therefore be produced in different flexibility grades.

Dental Polishing Cups: Key Features

• Non-impregnated design: Contains no built-in abrasive or polishing compound.
• Requires polishing paste: Designed for use with a separately applied compatible prophylaxis or polishing paste.
• Tapered Cup shape: Provides controlled access to contours, margins, and localized areas.
• Screw-Type connection: Designed for compatible screw-type prophy angles and polishing systems.
• Paste distribution: Flexible cup walls help pick up and distribute polishing paste during use.
• Flexible silicone profile: Adapts to compatible tooth and restoration contours.
• Controlled polishing: Supports professional cleaning, finishing, and surface polishing procedures.
• Professional bulk pack: Supplied as 100 dental polishing cups per pack.

Professional Applications

These tapered dental polishing cups may be used with an appropriate compatible polishing paste for procedures such as:

• Routine dental prophylaxis
• Tooth-surface cleaning and polishing
• Removal of compatible external stains, plaque, and biofilm
• Polishing around tooth contours and margins
• Finishing and polishing compatible composite restorations
• Maintenance and polishing of compatible restorative surfaces
• Cosmetic and restorative dental procedures

Always select the appropriate polishing paste, operating speed, pressure, and polishing technique according to the surface and material being treated.

Product Specifications

• Brand: EZ Smile
• Product Type: Dental Polishing Cup
• Shape: Tapered
• Material: Silicone
• Connection: Screw Type
• Abrasive: None – Non-Impregnated
• Polishing Medium: Requires separately applied compatible polishing/prophy paste
• Compatible Equipment: Suitable screw-type prophy angle or polishing system
• Use: Professional dental prophylaxis, cleaning, finishing, and restorative polishing
• Quantity: 100 cups per pack

Directions for Use

1. Confirm that the polishing cup is compatible with the selected screw-type prophy angle or polishing system.
2. Inspect the cup and screw connection before use.
3. Thread the polishing cup securely onto the compatible prophy angle or polishing system.
4. Apply an appropriate amount of compatible prophylaxis or polishing paste to the cup.
5. Select the operating speed recommended for the equipment, polishing paste, and material being treated.
6. Use light, controlled pressure and keep the cup moving across the working surface.
7. Avoid excessive pressure, prolonged contact in one area, or operation outside the equipment or polishing-paste manufacturer’s recommendations.
8. Inspect the treatment surface during polishing and stop when the desired result is achieved.
9. After use, follow applicable clinic infection-control and disposal procedures.

Clinical Selection Guidance

Choose head geometry according to the area being polished.

A Standard Cup provides broader surface contact, while the Tapered Cup offers more controlled access around contours and margins. A Pointed geometry may be suitable for more localized access.

Head shape and flexibility should be selected independently according to the procedure.

For a documented Soft Standard Cup option, see the EZ Smile Soft Standard-Cup Dental Polishing Cups.

Always match the selected polishing cup, polishing paste, speed, pressure, and technique to the intended clinical procedure and surface material.

Storage and Handling

Store unused dental polishing cups in their original packaging in a clean, dry location away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.

Protect the silicone heads and screw connections from damage or contamination. Inspect each polishing cup before use and do not use a damaged accessory.

Follow applicable clinic infection-control and disposal procedures.

Package Contents

100 × EZ Smile Tapered Screw-Type Dental Polishing Cups

For professional dental use only. Polishing paste is required and sold separately.

Confirm compatibility with the polishing system, paste, treatment surface, and intended clinical procedure before use.