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3M magic starts with curiosity
Because of our inquisitive, innovation-centered culture, we never
stop searching for ways to create new and better medical and sur-
gical products, dental and orthodontic products, and drug delivery
and health information systems. We know the need is great and
that 3M technologies can enhance the quality of life for people
around the world. By focusing our knowledge and technologies on
an array of health care challenges, we bring advances to health
care providers, institutions and patients globally.
1) Now, you know how many doses of medi-
cation you’ve taken. Careful management
of their medication can help asthma sufferers
know their inhaler has medication when they
need it. And now it’s easy for patients to accu-
rately count down their inhaler doses with the
new 3M™ Integrated Dose by Dose Counter.
As a leading supplier of metered-dose inhaler
components, 3M works closely with global
pharmaceutical companies to help improve
patient care.
1
Changing the face of oral care –
today and tomorrow
If you’ve been fi tted for a crown or a bridge, you know the drill:
extended chair time and potentially multiple appointments for
refi ttings. As a leader in the crowns and bridges market, 3M is
changing that scenario with advances in materials science and
digital dentistry.
The 3M™ ESPE™ Lava™ Crown and Bridge System utilizes
special software and hardware for computer-aided design and
computer-aided milling of crowns and bridges. The restorations
– made of strong, tooth-colored zirconia – look more natural than
the conventional, metal-based ones. The end result is a beautiful
restoration with a precise fi t. And, with fi ve years of clinical history
using the system, dentists are sold on its performance.
Looking ahead, our recent acquisition of Brontes Technologies and
its 3-D imaging technology will give patients and dentists another
reason to smile. This system will use intraoral scanning technology
to rapidly capture precise, 3-D digital dental impressions directly
from a patient’s mouth. As their profession grows more competitive,
dentists are seeking patient-friendly ways to improve care, increase
productivity and distinguish their practice. 3M’s transformations in
digital dentistry fi t that model perfectly.
Can an asthma inhaler
show how many doses
of medication I’ve taken? qualityof
Improving the
In health care settings:
care