- Double-ended sickle scaler designed for implant maintenance
Uses:
- Implant Maintenance:
- Used to remove calculus and plaque from implant surfaces without causing damage
- Light plaque and calculus removal:
- Ideal for removing light to moderate deposits without causing damage to the delicate implant surface
- Subgingival debridement:
- Delicate design and long terminal shanks make it suitable for accessing and cleaning subgingival areas around the implant
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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Fine Barnhart #5-6 tips:
- Features fine tips, which are designed to be more delicate than standard tips
- This allows for more precise adaptation and debridement in tight, subgingival areas around implants
- 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
