Flaps Dental X-Ray & Bite Registration Tabs by Microcopy. Tiny bite tab, big main-character energy. Engineered specifically for bitewing X-rays and accurate bite registration, Flaps offer a soft, stable, and anatomically conformable positioning solution compatible with both dental film and digital sensors.
Constructed from soft closed-cell polyethylene foam, Flaps cushion the bite to significantly minimize gagging, ensuring optimal patient comfort while holding imaging media securely planar to avoid image distortion.
Selection Guide:
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Flaps Original ā White (FLF): Standard length foam bite tabs designed for bitewing X-rays and bite registration using conventional dental film packets, phosphor storage plates (PSP), and standard sensors. Packaging: 500 tabs per box.
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Flaps Long ā Blue (FLS): Extended-length foam tabs specifically engineered to wrap securely around thicker digital sensors, sensor cords, and protective barrier sleeves. Packaging: 375 tabs per box.
Product Specifications:
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Brand: Flaps
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Primary Indications: Bitewing radiography, periapical positioning, and bite registration
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Compatibility: Dental film and digital radiography sensors
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Material: Soft polyethylene cushioning foam
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Attachment: High-tack self-adhesive tab
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Patient Comfort: Soft foam matrix designed to minimize gagging
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Packaging: 500/Box (Original White) | 375/Box (Long Blue)
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Usage: Disposable / Single-Patient Use
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Manufacturer: Microcopy Dental (USA)
Key Clinical Features:
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Minimizes Gagging: Soft foam edges eliminate hard contact with sensitive palatal and sublingual tissues.
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Instant Self-Adhesive Bonding: Securely adheres to barrier envelopes and sensor sleeves in seconds without slipping during jaw closure.
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Dual Application: Delivers consistent parallel alignment for diagnostic X-rays as well as stable bite registration workflows.
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Single-Use Hygiene: Streamlines operatory turnaround and eliminates the need to autoclave rigid bite blocks.