What is a PDT instrument?

PDT instruments stay sharp longer, are lightweight and contour perfectly against the tooth! They feel great to use as a practitioner while achieving optimal patient comfort.

What is a PDT kit?

Our First Line™ Kits are designed to be used with your current instruments any time there is a contraindication for power scalers and aerosols. Most of you use a power scaler for heavy debridement and have fine hand scalers, curettes, explorer, probe and mirror.

What is the Barnhart 5/6 used for?

Designed for the removal of moderate to heavy calculus from all supra- and subgingival tooth surfaces. These instruments remove moderate to heavy calculus from supra- and subgingival tooth surfaces.

What is a Montana Jack?

The Montana Jack® has a thin, durable sickle blade that features a perfect contra-angle for the most versatile adaptation of any sickle scaler. PDT instruments are ideally weighted, featuring the most ergonomic handle with knurling to the instrument shank to provide increased comfort with less hand fatigue and pinch.

What is the difference between a scaler and a curette?

The major difference between the design of a scaler and a curette is in the shape of the blade. In cross section, the blade of a scaler is triangular, whereas a curette is semicircular.

What is a Gracey 13 14 used for?

Area specific curettes for the removal of deep subgingival calculus. These area-specific curettes are for removing deep subgingival calculus and for finishing subgingival root surfaces. Put the tip third or half of the cutting edge against the tooth.

What is a Barnhart Scaler?

Universal Scaler/Curette – # 5/6 Barnhart, Double End – Nordent Manufacturing Inc. Universal Curette is used for the removal of supra- and subgingival calculus. The Barnhart curette has universal blades with sharp cutting edges on both sides and a rounded toe. Long and slender terminal shank.

What are the universal curettes?

A universal curette is a double-ended instrument used for periodontal scaling, calculus debridement and root planing. The purpose of the universal curette is to remove small or medium size calculus deposits and can be used both supragingivally and subgingivally.

What is the use of ovum forceps?

Ovum Forceps. ovum forceps are commonly used to remove placental fragments inside the uterus. It is also used as a hemostat or a clamping instrument.