- Double-ended sickle scaler designed for implant maintenance
Uses:
- Implant Maintenance:
- Used to remove calculus and plaque from implant surfaces without causing damage
- Universal adaptation:
- The Barnhart design allows it to be used on all implant surfaces, both anterior and posterior
- Gentle scaling:
- The titanium tips and universal blade design enable the gentle and effective removal of plaque and light calculus deposits from implant surfaces without causing damage
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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Barnhart #5-6 tips:
- Universal curette, meaning its mirror-image blades have two sharp cutting edges and a rounded toe
- This makes it suitable for removing deposits from both supra- and subgingival surfaces
- The tips of this implant version are made from titanium
- 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
- Application:
- Can be used on all surfaces of the implant
- Its specific angulation makes it well-suited for posterior implants
