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Needle Drivers vs Needle Holders: Is There a Difference?
Catalogues list both needle holders and needle drivers. Here is what the terms mean and why it matters when ordering.
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Building a Dental Suturing Kit: The Instruments You Need
A practical list of instruments for a complete dental suturing kit, and how to arrange them in a cassette.
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Haemostats and Clamps in Dental Surgery
Mosquito, Kelly and Kocher clamps all have a place in the surgical tray. Here is what each one is for.
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Gracey Curettes: Which Number for Which Tooth?
A clear guide to Gracey curette numbering, so you always pick the right curette for the tooth and surface.
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Universal vs Area-Specific Curettes
Columbia, Barnhart and Gracey curettes compared: how they differ and how to combine them in one hygiene set.
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Periodontal Scalers: Sickle, Jacquette and Hoe
Scalers remove heavy calculus above the gumline. A guide to the main scaler designs and when to use each one.
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Building a Periodontal Kit: 17 Instruments for Complete Care
A practical blueprint for a 17-piece periodontal kit that covers diagnosis, scaling, root planing and minor surgery.
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Periodontal Probes: Markings and Choosing the Right One
Williams, UNC-15, WHO and Nabers probes measure different things. Here is how to read and choose them.
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Sharpening Curettes and Scalers: Keeping a Working Edge
Sharp instruments remove calculus faster and with less effort. A practical guide to sharpening and testing hand instruments.
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Dental Explorers: Shepherd’s Hook, Pigtail and Double-Ended
Explorers detect caries, calculus and restoration margins. Here is how the common patterns differ.
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Mouth Mirrors and Diagnostic Sets: Examination Basics
The humble mirror, probe and explorer make up the most-used tray in dentistry. Here is how to choose them well.
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Composite Filling Instrument Sets: What a Good Set Contains
The right composite instruments make placement and shaping easier. A guide to what belongs in a composite filling set.
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