Designed especially for extremely thin and regular application of materials, powder and paste opaques, and zirconium liners, the Micro-Vibes Opaque hand instrument combines an alumina oxide opaque bead tip and a battery-operated micromotor attached to an eccentric weight. The weight and motor produce vibrations in the tip that can be directed and controlled during opaque applications. The tool has a sleek, slim design that fits comfortably in the hand and is available separately with a universal flexible mixing spatulas .