Hu-Friedy XTS instruments are made from Immunity Steel® for longer life. * Source: Gerwatowski, L.J., McFall, D.B., Stach, D.: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Risk Factors and Preventive Strategies for the Dental Hygienist.

What are Hu-Friedy instruments made out of?

Hu-Friedy XTS instruments are made from Immunity Steel® for longer life. * Source: Gerwatowski, L.J., McFall, D.B., Stach, D.: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Risk Factors and Preventive Strategies for the Dental Hygienist.

What are Gracey curettes?

These area-specific curettes are for removing deep subgingival calculus and for finishing subgingival root surfaces. Instructions for Calculus Removal. Put the tip third or half of the cutting edge against the tooth. (The larger outer curve is always the cutting edge.)

What is Hu-Friedy com?

About us. Hu-Friedy is now a proud member of HuFriedyGroup, a global leader in dental instrument manufacturing, infection prevention and instrument reprocessing workflows.

What are the periodontal instruments?

Instruments used for the maintenance of the gingivae and supporting structures of the teeth or the treatment of conditions relating to them. They include scalers, hoes, and surgical cutting instruments such as the Blakes gingivectomy knife.

What is a Montana Jack scaler?

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.

How can you tell the difference between Gracey and curettes?

The difference between two Gracey curettes dedicated to the same area and surfaces is the shape of their shank and the length of their working end. Which one the dentist or dental hygienist will choose is a matter of ergonomics, complementarity and personal preference.

What is the Gracey 5/6 used for?

Gracey 5/6 is area specific curette used for subgingival debridement of upper and lower anterior teeth and smaller upper and lower premolars. This curette may be used on all surfaces of the mentioned teeth.

Where are Hu Friedy instruments made?

Chicagoland
In a manufacturing facility in the Lakeview neighborhood, more than 10,000 types of dental instruments are created, then shipped all over the world.

What are scaling instruments?

Scaling, root-planing, and curettage instruments are used for removal of biofilm and calcified deposits from the crown and root of a tooth, removal of altered cementum from the subgingival root surface, and debridement of the soft tissue lining the pocket.

What is a curette instrument?

A curette is a surgical instrument designed for scraping or debriding biological tissue or debris in a biopsy, excision, or cleaning procedure. In form, the curette is a small hand tool, often similar in shape to a stylus; at the tip of the curette is a small scoop, hook, or gouge.

Is Cavitron a trademark of Dentsply?

†Dentsply, Cavitron, Slimline, Classic “P”, TFI, SLI and FSI are trademarks of DENTSPLY International, Inc. MAGNETOSTRICTIVESCALING

Why choose Hu-Friedy ultrasonic inserts?

Available in a variety of different options for tip design, handle style, frequency, and water delivery method, ultrasonic inserts by Hu-Friedy allow you to perform at your best.

What is Hu-Friedy?

HIGH PERFORMANCE POWERFUL SOLUTIONS ˜˚˛˝˙ ˆˇ˘˛˝ ˜˚˛˝˙ ˆˇ˘˛˝ 1 2 Hu-Friedy – the world leader in scalers and curettes – offers ultrasonic scaling solutions in both magnetostrictive and piezoelectric technologies; we are proud to give you multiple options to perform at your best.

Which Hu-Friedy Guardian wrenches are compatible with my statim 2000 sterilizer?

If a Statim 2000 unit is the only sterilizer in your office, you will need to order special shorter Hu-Friedy Guardian Wrenches to ensure compatibility with your sterilizer: USRTWSG – Green, S-Series UERTWSG – Green, E-Series USRTWSB – Blue, S-Series UERTWSB – Blue, E-Series Note: Please order tips separately.