Product Catalogue 2013/2014
We care for healthy smiles TePe actively works for raised oral hygiene awareness and prevention of oral disease. All product development is based on research findings and a close collaboration with dental professionals worldwide. Our high quality products are made in Sweden and designed for optimal utility and function.
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Toothbrushing Interdental Cleaning TePe Supreme™..................................... 5
TePe Interdental Brush original............. 12 .
TePe Nova.............................................. 5
TePe Interdental Brush extra soft......... 13
TePe Select™......................................... 5
TePe Angle™........................................ 14
TePe Classic™........................................ 5
Accessories.......................................... 16
TePe Select™ Compact......................... 5
Practice Box......................................... 16
TePe Mini™............................................ 5
TePe Gingival Gel................................. 18
TePe Graphic™...................................... 6
TePe Interdental Gel with Fluoride........ 19
TePe Zoo™............................................. 6
TePe Mini Flosser™.............................. 21
Toothbrush Accessories......................... 6
TePe Dental Floss................................. 21
Imprinting Service................................... 7
TePe Dental Sticks................................ 21
TePe PlaqSearch™................................. 9
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Special Products
Areas of Use
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Demonstration Material
TePe Implant Care™............................. 23
Implant Care......................................... 26
Mini Display.......................................... 32
TePe Implant/Orthodontic Brush.......... 23
Orthodontic Care.................................. 28
Interdental Brush Display..................... 32
TePe Bridge & Implant Floss................ 23
Paedodontic Care................................. 30
Product Presentation Case................... 32
TePe Compact Tuft™............................ 24
Vanity Bags........................................... 32
TePe Interspace™................................ 24
Dental Model........................................ 32
TePe Special Care™............................. 24
Information Material.............................. 32
TePe Gentle Care™.............................. 24
Large Rack........................................... 33
TePe Tongue Cleaner............................ 25
Medium Rack....................................... 33
TePe Extra Grip.................................... 25
Medium Table Display.......................... 33
TePe Denture Brush.............................. 25
Small Rack........................................... 33 Interdental Brush Table Display............ 33 Toothbrush Table Display..................... 33
Toothbrushing TePe´s user-friendly toothbrushes are developed for efficient and gentle plaque removal. The variety of brush head, filament and handle design facilitates daily oral care for adults and children.
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TePe Supreme™
TePe Nova
Filaments in two levels for improved access. The longer filaments clean further in between the teeth and along the gum line, while the shorter filaments efficiently clean the rest of the tooth surfaces. Tapered brush head and a stable, non-slip handle.
This toothbrush has a special tip for increased access in difficult to reach areas, especially around the posterior teeth. Ergonomic, non-slip handle and tapered brush head. Pink: x-soft. Yellow: soft. Blue: medium.
TePe Select™
TePe Classic™
This premium quality toothbrush with tapered brush head and ergonomic handle suits everyone. X-soft, soft or medium.
This toothbrush has a rectangular brush head and the same userfriendly handle as TePe Select. It is recommended for adults who prefer a slightly bigger brush head. X-soft, soft or medium.
TePe Select™ Compact Recommended for children, but also adults who prefer a smaller brush head. Suitable for individuals with a sensitive gag reflex. User-friendly handle for both children and adults. X-soft, soft or medium.
TePe Mini™ TePe Mini is suitable from the first tooth until 3–4 years of age. The handle provides a stable grip for the adult brushing the child’s teeth, but fits just as well in the small hand. X-soft or soft.
77.2% of all toothbrushes purchased at Swedish pharmacies are TePe brushes. Nielsen, pharmacies, MAT TY (toothbrushes), 2012–12–30.
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TePe Select™
TePe Select™ Compact
TePe Mini™
TePe Toothbrushes Our toothbrushes are available in different sizes with a tapered brush head for optimal access, gentle filaments and an ergonomic grip. Handle is made of eco-friendly polypropylene.
Toothbrush Accessories Filaments have rounded ends for gentle cleaning.
The brush head cap and travel case suit most of our toothbrushes and special brushes.
All toothbrushes can be angled after heating for better access.
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TePe Graphic™
TePe Zoo™
TePe Mini™
TePe Select is also available with colourful illustrations. Soft.
Select Compact with illustrations, TePe Zoo, is recommended from 3 years. X-soft or soft.
TePe Mini is available with charming prints created by Swedish Isa Form. Recommended from the first tooth. X-soft.
Our Select toothbrushes are available with summer and winter prints.
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Imprinting Service TePe´s imprinting service offers customised oral health care products for promotional use – an excellent marketing opportunity for dental practices and businesses.
Logotypes, illustrations and messages can be printed on our Select and Select Compact toothbrushes, as well as on dental stick pocket cases. The choice between numerous handle colours in combination with up to five print colours opens up endless possibilities. Please contact us for detailed information or read more at www.tepe.com.
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TePe PlaqSearch™ PlaqSearch is a two-tone disclosing product to visualise plaque, colouring new plaque red and old plaque blue. It clearly shows the areas that need extra care. PlaqSearch is used at the dental practice for patient instruction and as an educational tool for teaching proper brushing. It is also convenient to use at home for self-assessed control and improved oral hygiene routines. PlaqSearch is available as chewing tablets for use at the dental practice and at home, as well as a disclosing solution for professional use.
Drip the solution into a dappen dish.
Dip a cotton pellet in the solution and apply on the tooth surfaces.
• Educational and easy method to visualise plaque • Differentiates new and old plaque • Helps to prevent caries and gingivitis
Red shows new plaque and blue shows plaque older than 12 hours.
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Interdental Cleaning TePe has a long tradition of developing products for preventive dental care with special focus on interdental cleaning. Our selection of interdental brushes is extensive, with a choice of brush sizes, filament texture and design, to suit the demands of professionals and patients worldwide.
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TePe Interdental Brushes
TePe Angle™ TePe Interdental Brush original
Use of interdental brushes has shown to be the most efficient way to remove plaque between the teeth. TePe´s brushes are developed in collaboration with dental professionals to certify the highest efficiency, comfort and quality. The wide assortment offers an option for everybody:
TePe Interdental Brush extra soft
• Several sizes • Choice of handle length and angle • Different filament textures • Colour coding for easy size identification • Handles made of recyclable polypropylene It is important to select the correct size. The brush must never be forced into a space.
Comply with ISO Standard TePe´s interdental brushes are continuously tested in terms of quality and durability, and the products fulfil all requirements of the international standard for manual interdental brushes: ISO 16409:2006 Amd1:2010.
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Angle Colour
The ISO standard has stipulated eight brush size categories, 0–7. The brush sizes are based on the measurement of the smallest hole which the brush can pass through, passage hole diameter, PHD.
All sizes and models have plastic coated wire for gentle cleaning.
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0.4 0.45 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 1.1 1.3 1.5
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0.6 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.6 3.4
Interdental brush use as an adjunct to toothbrushing removes more dental plaque than toothbrushing alone and is more effective than dental floss or wooden sticks in removing dental plaque. Studies have shown that the use of interdental brushes has a positive effect on plaque scores, bleeding scores and probing pocket depth. Slot DE, et al. The efficacy of interdental brushes on plaque and parameters of periodontal inflammation: a systematic review. Int J Dent Hyg 2008;6:253–264.
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TePe Interdental Brush original The original range of TePe Interdental Brushes comprises nine colour coded sizes to fit narrow and wider interdental spaces. All brushes have plastic coated wire for safety and comfort. The user-friendly handle offers a stable grip which enables cleaning with controlled movements. The smaller brush sizes (0–3) have a flexible neck for increased durability and access. The larger brush sizes (4–7) have a thicker bendable wire.
Interdental cleaning.
Missing tooth.
Sizes 0–3: Curve the flexible neck for improved access between the posterior teeth.
Furcation grade III.
Implants.
Sizes 4–7: Curve the wire for improved access between the posterior teeth.
81.7% of all interdental brushes purchased at Swedish pharmacies are TePe. Nielsen, pharmacy total, MAT TY (interdental brushes) 2012–12–30.
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Orthodontic appliances.
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TePe Interdental Brush extra soft This unique range of interdental brushes has specially selected, extra soft filaments for gentle cleaning. It comprises six sizes, all with plastic coated wire for safe use. The colour coded sizes correspond with the original range, but in pastel colours.
Areas of use: • After oral surgery • Sore gingiva • Dry mouth • Sensitive teeth • For everyone who prefers a softer brush
The plastic cap can be used for hygienic protection of the brush or to extend the handle.
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TePe Angle™ TePe Angle is designed for controlled and convenient interdental cleaning. It has an angled brush head for easier access, especially between the posterior teeth and from the palatal and lingual sides. The long and flat handle offers a stable and ergonomic grip. TePe Angle is a good choice for those who prefer a longer handle or when dexterity is reduced. To fit both narrow and wider interdental spaces, TePe Angle is available in six colour coded sizes, corresponding with the original TePe interdental brush range. All sizes have plastic coated wire for gentle cleaning.
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• Small, angled brush head for optimal reach • Long, flat handle for a stable grip • Plastic coated wire for safe use • Six colour coded sizes
Posterior cleaning from the buccal side.
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Posterior cleaning from the lingual side.
Anterior cleaning from the lingual side.
Cleaning of implants from the buccal side.
Cleaning of implants from the palatal side.
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1 Practice Box Ideal for keeping TePe´s interdental brushes within easy reach at the dental practice. Useful when trying out the correct size and instructing the patient. It can be filled with brushes from the multi-pack. A useful information chart with brush sizes is included. The practice box for original and extra soft brushes has eight removable cases and the TePe Angle box has four cases. Each case holds 15 brushes. 2 Multi-pack TePe´s interdental brushes are available in single size packs of 25 brushes and with individual plastic caps (grey and black without caps).
3 Travel Case A practical travel case that fits six TePe Interdental Brushes original or extra soft. Airholes for good ventilation, allowing the filaments to dry.
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4 Micro Holder Hygienic storage of interdental brushes at home. The micro holder fits four interdental brushes or TePe Mini Flosser.
5 Dental Model
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The unique dental model has several educational features. The interdental spaces are colour coded to match the sizes of TePe´s interdental brushes. It is also useful for instructing cleaning techniques with several other oral hygiene devices. The model shows: • Crowding • Mesially inclined molar • Missing tooth • Furcation grade III • Rotated, lingually • Partially erupted third molar inclined premolar
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TePe Gingival Gel This antibacterial gel combines the advantages of chlorhexidine and fluoride for double protection of gums and teeth. Chlorhexidine has an antiplaque and antigingivitis effect, while fluoride prevents caries and protects sensitive root surfaces. TePe Gingival Gel is developed in collaboration with dental expertise and is carefully evaluated to offer maximum effect at minimum risk. It contains no abrasives and no alcohol. The mint flavour and smooth formula enable pleasant and easy use with an interdental brush.
Areas of use: • Gingivitis • Periodontitis • Peri-implant mucositis • Peri-implantitis
Drip gel along the interdental brush…
… or use the cap as a bowl to apply gel.
The gel stays between the teeth after the brush has been removed.
Local application of chlorhexidine with an interdental brush has been shown to have a positive effect on gingival inflammation. Lee YC, et al. The effect of local application of chlorhexidine on plaque and gingivitis. New Zealand Dental Journal 1996;92:13-15. Thanks to its efficacy, chlorhexidine is considered the gold standard in the field of antiplaque and antigingivitis agents. Jones CG Chlorhexidine: is it still the gold standard? Periodontol 2000. 1997 Oct;15:55-62.
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• 0.2% Chlorhexidine • 0.32% Sodium Fluoride (1500 ppm) • No abrasives, no alcohol • Fresh mint flavour
TePe Interdental Gel with Fluoride
• 0.32% Sodium Fluoride (1500 ppm) • Contains no abrasives • Fresh mint flavour
TePe´s fluoride gel is specially developed for efficient caries protection of the approximal surfaces. Fluoride strengthens the enamel, heals surfaces with early signs of caries and slows down the demineralisation process. It is also known to alleviate tooth sensitivity. TePe Interdental Gel is recommended for general use, but is particularly beneficial to patients with high caries risk.
Ideal in cases of increased caries risk: • High caries activity • Crowns or bridges • Approximal fillings • Exposed root surfaces, e.g., furcations • Dry mouth mM F Fluoride concentration in the approximal area after using: 0.32% NaF gel with an interdental brush 0.2% NaF gel with an interdental brush Toothbrush with toothpaste (0.32% NaF)
Clinical studies prove that the use of interdental gel with fluoride in combination with an interdental brush is a more effective method of approximal fluoride distribution than other comparable methods.
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TePe Interdental Gel with Fluoride is developed in collaboration with the Department of Cariology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Särner B, et al. Approximal fluoride concentration using different fluoridated products alone or in combination. Caries Res 2008;42:73–78.
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Särner B, et al. Fluoride release from NaF- and AmF-impregnated toothpicks and dental flosses in vitro and in vivo. Acta Odontol Scand 2003;61:289–296.
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TePe Mini Flosser™
TePe Dental Floss
A pre-loaded dental floss holder for easy and convenient use, even in very narrow interdental spaces. The cleverly designed bite plane helps to gently insert the floss. The new and improved handle fits comfortably in the hand. Can be re-used after rinsing.
Premium quality dental floss designed for efficient interdental cleaning. It is waxed, flat and wide for efficient plaque removal. Waxed floss glides easier, making it ideal for narrow interdental spaces.
• Bite plane for safe and easy use
• Waxed and flat dental floss
• Small and slender handle
• Efficient plaque removal
• Easy access to tight interdental spaces
• Easily glides between the contact points
Unique bite plane
TePe Dental Sticks TePe´s wooden stick is triangular to fit the natural shape of the interdental space. It is available in three sizes, with or without fluoride. Our plastic sticks are suitable for very narrow interdental spaces. Slim and flexible for easy reach, also between the posterior teeth. Slightly textured surface for efficient cleaning.
To insert, apply light pressure to the bite plane with the opposing teeth.
The strong, slim floss enables easy and efficient cleaning.
Available in three sizes: X-slim: birch. Slim: birch. Medium: linden.
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Special Products TePe offers a wide range of cleaning devices developed for individuals with specific oral hygiene needs. Close collaboration with dental expertise ensures excellent function and a high level of quality. All products are clinically tested and evaluated.
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TePe Implant Care™ The unique, angled neck of Implant Care enables easy access to the lingual and palatal surfaces of implants. A small brush head with long filaments facilitates reach under the prosthetic construction. Implant Care is also suitable for retroclined teeth, lingual orthodontic appliances and other difficult to reach areas.
Lingual and palatal implant surfaces.
TePe Implant/Orthodontic Brush A long, thin neck and an extra narrow brush head make this brush ideal for cleaning the buccal sides of implants and around orthodontic appliances. Implant-supported bridge.
Single implant. Stiff plastic thread
Spongy filament floss
TePe Bridge & Implant Floss Buccal implant surfaces.
Orthodontic appliances.
Extra narrow brush head for improved acess.
A spongy filament floss specially designed for easy and efficient cleaning of implants, bridges and orthodontic appliances. It is also suitable for periodontal care. The floss is equipped with stiff plastic ends for easy insertion.
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TePe Compact Tuft™
TePe Interspace™
Small, angled brush head with a dense, rounded tuft. Ideal for precision cleaning of areas that need special attention.
An angled brush with a pointed tuft for cleaning difficult to reach surfaces. Three choices of filament texture and detachable brush head.
Erupting teeth.
Along the gum line.
Orthodontic appliances.
Orthodontic appliances.
Single implant.
Implant-supported bridge.
Attachments for overdentures.
Single implant.
Furcations.
Brush head can be fixed to either side of the neck for different angles.
Distal surface of the last tooth.
Red: x-soft Yellow: soft White: medium
TePe Special Care™
TePe Gentle Care™
Special Care with 12,000 ultrasoft filaments is recommended after oral surgery and for patients with extremely sore and delicate oral tissues. Two brush head sizes: regular (red), compact (blue).
Gentle Care has xx-soft filaments, somewhat firmer than Special Care. Regular brush head.
Areas of use:
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• After oral surgery
• After oral surgery
• Sore oral tissues
• Sensitive oral tissues
• After trauma
• Dry mouth
• Canker sore and herpes
• Sensitive root surfaces
• Radiotherapy treatment
• After whitening
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TePe Tongue Cleaner Most cases of halitosis are caused by bacteria on the tongue. Removing the bacteria with a tongue cleaner helps to prevent bad breath and improve oral health. The design of TePe´ s tongue cleaner corresponds to the natural shape of the tongue. This reduces the gag reflex and enables easy reach further back in the mouth. Three cleaning blades for efficient removal of bacteria. It is made of recyclable polypropylene.
• Prevents bad breath
TePe Extra Grip
TePe Denture Brush
The extra grip assists patients with reduced manual strength and dexterity. It provides a comfortable, stable grip and weighs only 30 grams. Fits most TePe toothbrushes and special brushes.
The denture brush has extra long, strong filaments to ensure good accessibility and efficient cleaning. The brush is designed to resemble a conventional toothbrush.
• Removes bacteria with one stroke • Dishwasher safe
Insert/remove the brush by tapping the handle against, e.g., a table. TePe Extra Grip is developed in collaboration with qualified occupational therapists at the Center for Technical Aid, Department of Rheumatology and Department of Hand Surgery at Skåne University Hospital, Sweden.
Efficient cleaning of dentures.
Handle can be bent backwards for a better grip.
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Implant Care Proper care of implants is vital for long-term success. Professional guidance on good oral hygiene habits and suitable products is of great importance to prevent the development of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis.
Information Material Caring for your implants is an informative patient guide to aid efficient home care.
TePe Implant Kit Contains three professionally selected brushes for cleaning all implant surfaces: Implant Care, Implant Brush and an interdental brush.
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TePe Implant Care™
The angled neck facilitates cleaning from the lingual and palatal sides.
TePe Implant Brush
Extra narrow brush head, suitable for buccal cleaning of an implant-supported bridge.
TePe Interdental Brushes
Inter-implant cleaning from the buccal side.
From the palatal side.
Under the connecting bar for overdentures.
TePe Compact Tuft™
Peri-implant inflammation is common among implant patients. Good oral hygiene is of great importance, since poor oral hygiene increases the risk of peri-implant disease. Heitz-Mayfield LJ Peri-implant diseases: diagnosis and risk indicators. J Clin Periodontol 2008;35:292–304.
The small tuft facilitates cleaning of implants. Also suitable around attachments for overdentures.
TePe Bridge & Implant Floss
Koldsland OC, et al. Prevalence of peri-implantitis related to severity of the disease with different degrees of bone loss. J Periodontol 2010;81:231–238.
Spongy filament floss for cleaning around implants.
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Orthodontic Care Fixed orthodontic appliances make cleaning more complicated. Plaque rapidly accumulates around brackets, bands and wires. To prevent gingivitis and caries, systematic cleaning is essential.
Caring fo your brac r es
Information Material Caring for your braces is a guide to suitable products and home care for orthodontic patients.
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Critical areas for plaque accumulation: • Along the gum line • Around brackets • Under the wires
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TePe Supreme™ The toothbrush with filaments in two levels facilitates access around orthodontic appliances.
TePe Orthodontic Brush The extra narrow brush head enables cleaning around brackets and wires.
TePe Interspace™ The pointed tuft is ideal for cleaning around brackets and under the wire.
TePe Compact Tuft™ The rounded tuft is suitable for cleaning around brackets and along the gum line.
TePe Interdental Brushes
Fixed orthodontic appliances increase the number of sites where plaque can accumulate. Encouraging patients to maintain a high standard of plaque control is essential to reduce risk of caries and gingivitis. Opsahl Vital S, et al. Caries risk and orthodontic treatment. Int Orthod 2010;8:28–45. Atassi F, et al.
Cleaning under the wire.
Interdental cleaning under the wire.
Interdental cleaning under the retainer.
TePe Implant Care™ The angled neck facilitates cleaning of lingual orthodontic appliances.
Oral hygiene status among orthodontic patients. J Contemp Dent Pract 2010;11:E025–32.
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Paedodontic Care Establishing good oral hygiene routines at a young age is the first step to a healthy mouth throughout life. Once the first tooth emerges, it is time to start using a toothbrush.
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Information Material Dental care for children includes useful tips and advice for parents and points out the importance of good oral hygiene routines right from the start.
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Scan QR code to visit our website about children´s teeth.
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guide guide
TePe Mini™ A toothbrush with an extra small brush head, recommended from the very first tooth until 3–4 years of age.
TePe Select™ Compact This toothbrush has a slightly larger brush head than TePe Mini. Suits children from 3 years.
TePe Select™ The larger brush head makes Select suitable for older children.
TePe Compact Tuft™ This single tufted brush is ideal for use on the critical occlusal surface on erupting molars.
Reaccumulation of plaque (coloured areas) 48 hours after professional toothcleaning Partially erupted molar.
Erupted molar with full chewing function.
Modified by TePe with permission from Prof. P. Axelsson, DDS, Odont. Dr.
TePe Mini Flosser™ Children with increased risk of caries and/or gingivitis need help to clean interdentally. The Mini Flosser offers a stable grip for the adult helping the child.
TePe Special Care™ Compact Toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste is of great importance in caries prevention among children. Twetman S Caries prevention with fluoride toothpaste in children: an update. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2009;10:162–167.
A toothbrush with ultrasoft filaments and a small brush head. Recommended after trauma and oral surgery.
TePe PlaqSearch™ Two-tone disclosing tablet, indicating new and old plaque. Convenient educational tool for teaching proper brushing to children.
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Demonstration Material TePe offers a range of material for demonstration and information to aid chairside oral hygiene advice. Our product racks are perfect for display and storage.
Mini Display
Interdental Brush Display
Product Presentation Case
Designed for six toothbrushes and/or special brushes and nine interdental brushes/ TePe Angle. Clear acrylic material.
Suitable for 15 interdental brushes/TePe Angle. Clear acrylic material.
Includes the major part of the TePe range and is excellent for product demonstration.
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0.6 mm 0.7 mm
0.5 mm 0.6 mm
0.8 mm 1.1 mm
0.7 mm 0.8 mm 1.1 mm 1.3 mm
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Fluoride Gel with Interdental Chlorhexidine Gel with Gingival
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Vanity Bags
Dental Model
Information Material
Box and vanity bags which can be filled with products and information for your patient. Perfect after treatment for continued oral care at home.
The unique dental model has several educational features. The interdental spaces are colour coded to match the sizes of TePe´s interdental brushes.
TePe provides a selection of instructive material for patients as well as dental professionals.
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Large Rack
Medium Rack
Medium Table Display
Eight hangers and eight plastic containers. Can be mounted on the wall. Height: 85 cm. Width: 38 cm. Depth: 22 cm.
Rack in clear acrylic material with ten hangers. Height: 48 cm. Width: 42 cm. Depth: 22 cm.
Table display in cardboard with eight hangers. Height: 51 cm. Width: 37 cm. Depth: 16 cm.
Small Rack
Interdental Brush Table Display
Toothbrush Table Display
Rack in clear acrylic material with four hangers. Height: 20 cm. Width: 40 cm. Depth: 18 cm.
Table display in cardboard for interdental brushes. Available with or without hangers. Height: 26 cm. Width: 34.5 cm. Depth: 16 cm.
Table display in cardboard, including a removable tray fitting 36 toothbrushes in blister packs. Height: 26 cm. Width: 34.5 cm. Depth: 16 cm.
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Tradition and innovation since 1965 TePe´s unique history began in 1965, when woodcarver Henning Eklund developed a new kind of dental stick together with professors at the School of Dentistry in MalmÜ, Sweden. The innovative wooden stick was triangular for optimal cleaning of the interdental space. It was followed by the user-friendly toothbrush, which made TePe a solid market leader in Sweden. Today, the interdental brush is our core product, but the current range also includes a unique series of cleaning devices for specific oral hygiene needs. With the aim of raising oral hygiene awareness and preventing oral disease, we continuously develop new oral care solutions. The close collaboration with dental expertise ensures a high level of quality and function. All products are clinically tested and evaluated to meet the demands of consumers and professionals worldwide. TePe is certified according to the international standards for quality and environment, ISO 9001 and 14001. Material and packaging is chosen with respect for the environment and all products are recyclable.
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We care for healthy smiles TePe has 200 employees, turnover of MSEK 400 and subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. The wide TePe range of interdental brushes, toothbrushes and dental sticks is recommended by dental professionals and used by consumers in more than 50 countries worldwide.
TePe Munhygienprodukter AB Bronsåldersgatan 5 213 76 Malmö Sweden Tel. +46 (0)40-670 11 00 Fax +46 (0)40-670 11 11 info@tepe.com www.tepe.com
TePe is certified according to the international quality standard ISO 9001:2008 and the environmental standard ISO 14001:2004.
© TePe Munhygienprodukter AB 2013. 133 EN.
TePe is a Swedish company manufacturing and marketing high quality oral hygiene products since 1965. Continuous collaboration with dental expertise has made TePe a leading brand in preventive dental care. All design, development and production takes place at our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden.