- Double-ended sickle scaler designed for implant maintenance
Uses:
- Implant Maintenance:
- Used to remove calculus and plaque from implant surfaces without causing damage
- Posterior Sickle:
- Effective for removing supragingival and slightly subgingival deposits on the facial, lingual, and interproximal surfaces of posterior implants
- Subgingival and supragingival cleaning:
- The fine, thin tips allow for the removal of deposits both above and slightly below the gumline
Implant Safety:
- Titanium tips are crucial for implant maintenance
- Other metal scalers should not be used on implants, as they can cause surface scratches that lead to plaque retention and potential implant failure
Features:
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Sickle Scaler #204SF:
- Have mirror-image blades on a short-reach terminal shank set at a 40° angle
- Titanium Tips:
- Tips are made of titanium to prevent scratching or damaging implant surfaces, as titanium is softer than the metals used in traditional scalers
- Tips have a purple tint for easy identification as implant-safe
- DuraLite Handle:
- The lightweight handle provides improved tactile sensitivity and reduces hand fatigue during use
- Posterior Application:
- The specific shank design and angulation of the 204S are suited for scaling posterior implant surfaces
