Amalgam is a mixture of mercury, silver, tin, or zinc that’s used in dentistry to fill holes in teeth. Amalgam is often used for repairing teeth that have cavities because it does not require the removal of any tooth structure.
The Dental Amalgam Tray Instrument Set is a complete set of instruments for placing amalgams and temporary restorations.
It is the perfect tool for the quick and easy set-up of your Amalgam Trays. Including 13 instruments total, this product gives you everything you need to get started with a dental procedure that includes amalgam fillings quickly and efficiently.
Benefits of Dental Amalgam Tray Instrument Set
With advancements in dentistry come many different materials and procedures. Amalgam tray instrument set is simply a means when caring for and lessens the risks of cavities and tooth decay.
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It includes all the necessary instruments to carry out such routine procedures.
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The product can be used by both experienced practitioners as well as beginners in the field of dentistry.
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This complete set will help you save time and money on purchasing separate tools for your workstation.
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They are advantageous to the patient because they save time and increase convenience in dental care by eliminating the need for hand-preparing composite resin (and its associated mess) prior to placing it in a prepared tooth cavity.
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This instrument set reduces the need for additional procedures like temporary cementation because work can be easily cleaned off of acrylic instruments which means no more filling appointments.
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They allow easier transtibial access when working with posterior teeth because polymer components do not fill in gaps inside joints like metal components do – this offers better visibility when performing posterior fillings on crowded teeth or in tricky locations where it might be difficult.
Instruments included in Dental Amalgam Tray
The instruments included in a dental amalgam tray set-up are the following:
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Dental Explorer
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Dental Cotton Dressing Pliers
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Dental Anesthetic Syringe
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Dental Excavator, Spoon
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Dental Dycal Applicator
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Dental Amalgam Carrier
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Dental Amalgam Plugger, PLG0-1
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Dental Amalgam Plugger, PLG1-2
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Dental Carver, Cleoid Discoid
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Dental Carver, Hollenback
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Dental Burnisher, Ball
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Articulating Paper Holder
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Instrument Cassette
1. Dental Explorer
Dental explorers are a vital part of the dental team’s toolset. They provide information to your fingers and allow you to locate calculus deposits, both surface irregularities or deep caries lesions easily with their rigid tip design for quality assurance! The explorer is made from medical grade materials which makes it perfect for subgingival work on gums as well as detection of active cavities in these areas.
A chief tool used by all dental practitioners during procedures such as fillings or extractions; this nifty little device has been designed specifically so that its ends can fit into narrow crevices.
2. Dental Cotton Dressing Pliers
Cotton Dressing Pliers are precision crafted to make it easier for you to grip or transfer materials. These stainless steel pliers have prongs opening at the rest of 1.5 cm, which makes them perfect when gently grasping small items like cotton rolls without scratching anything. Its length measures approx 6 inches long – making it very effective in getting what you want!
3. Dental Anesthetic Syringe
The dental syringe is a device used by dentists to inject anesthesia into their patients.
4. Dental Excavator – Spoon
A dental excavator is a device used to remove carious dentin and shape amalgam. It can also be used as an epoxy finisher for direct wax patterning with spoon tips measuring 1.5mm thick.
5. Dental Dycal Applicator
A dental dycal applicator is an instrument used to place calcium hydroxide or glass ionomer liners. They are typically smaller than some other types of placement instruments, which makes them better suited for tight spaces where there’s not much room. Calcium deposits into gaps within these small cavities that have been prepared with this particular tool before being smoothed over. This dental tool is a double-ended, metal-handled instrument with tips that measure 0.8mm and 0.9mm in diameter.
6. Dental Amalgam Carrier
Dental Amalgam Carrier with 2.0/2.5 mm diameter has been designed for scooping up amalgams and placing them into the opening of your teeth, ensuring you get a long-lasting product made with high-quality materials that will not break down as quickly on contact as cheaper counterparts.
A dental carrier of this size is perfect if you are looking to restore multiple missing crowns or fillings at once!
7. Dental Amalgam Plugger, PLG0-1
The Amalgam Plugger is a high-quality tool designed for dental professionals. The lightweight but wider diameter handle reduces hand and wrist fatigue, as well as provides unique tactile sensitivity to increase control over your instrumentation during procedures such as filling cavities or placing implants in tooth replacement surgery; it also features serrated ends which make identifying color changes easier. It is made up using stainless steel material having eds width of 1.0mm and 1.4mm respectively.
8. Dental Amalgam Plugger, PLG1-2
Amalgam Pluggers provide a unique sensory experience for dentists. Unlike other instruments, Amalgam plugger’s handles feature serrated edges and wider diameters to reduce hand fatigue while providing excellent control and color identification of fillings in situ with ultra-sensitive tactile perception on either end. These high-quality tools also come equipped at two different widths of 1.4mm & 2.5mm. It is made up of stainless steel.
9. Dental Carver, Cleoid Discoid
Dental Carver is an efficient tool for removing excess filling materials or making carvings into amalgam restorations. It has different tips size to suit various needs, depending on how much space you need to cover with precision and accuracy; they are all made of lightweight stainless steel so that your hands won’t get too tired when using it for extended periods during treatment time! The ergonomic grip can limit stress by limiting hand movement while providing maximum sensitivity-perfect if there’s nothing but tooth negligence in front of you!
It has two tips; one with 3mm wide blades for general work while another tip features 3.1 mm widths perfect if you’re looking closely at something more detailed.
10. Dental Carver, Hollenback
Dental carver, Hollenback is an essential tool for the dentist. These instruments feature a lightweight stainless handle to reduce stress on hands while providing superior tensile strength and ergonomic design that limits optimal force in order for you not to have any issues using this tool! This is perfect because it can be used in tight spaces or places where there isn’t enough space around your mouth!
This Dental Carver provides flexibility with 1.8mm wide tips so you’ll get all of these benefits without sacrificing any control over what’s being cut. This instrument can be used to trim excess filling materials or even carve out occlusal anatomy from amalgam restorations effectively giving patients their perfect smile back with ease.
11. Dental Burnisher, Ball
These burnishers have been designed by dentists for dental professionals who use their hands extensively during work hours and require a lighter weight instrument that does not cause unnecessary wrist fatigue or stress on the grip area of this tool while still providing maximum sensitivity with every stroke in order to make sure you maintain perfect shaping control over your crowns! The available widths are 2.1mm and 1.3mm respectively.
Burnishing instruments have been created so dental professionals can easily apply consistent pressure over flat surfaces of teeth without risking injury from overly-aggressive brushing techniques that could damage gums tissue & mouth architecture when done manually by hand alone.
12. Articulating Paper Holder
The articulating paper holder is a small, metal device with the ability to move up and down. This allows you to articulate paper without bending it yourself!
The innovative design also makes sure that your papers stay where they should be.
An articulating paper holder is used to help check a patient’s bite following the placement of new restorations, crowns, or bridges.
13. Instrument Cassette
This instrument cassette has a capacity of 16 instruments and can hold surgical instruments in addition to separate holders for scissors, needle-holder, etc. The space with the silicone pad covers it up so that you don’t damage what’s inside! The lock employs a spring system making opening easy but secure without risking mechanical failures. With its spacious 305 x 210 x 34H mm design, you’ll be able to fit many forceps and elevators with ease!
Common mistakes with the use of a dental amalgam tray instrument set
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Failure to wear gloves may contaminate the tray with saliva.
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If an amalgam is knocked off but not caught in the instrument, it becomes difficult to find it later, causing contamination inside or outside of the patient’s mouth.
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A tray pick-up tool must never be used for any other purpose than to transfer silver alloy materials, which will result in intermixing of various metals and subsequent contamination.
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Potential dental accidents include needle sticks from sharp instruments that may transmit pathogens through a needle stick injury or aerosolized particles that can be inhaled and lead to respiratory infections. Hazards also include dangers from electrical hazards such as electric shock and arc flash hazards.
Review:
The Dental Amalgam Tray Instrument Set is a complete set of instruments for placing amalgams and temporary restorations. It’s the perfect tool to have in your office, as it will save you time on every job!
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