Description
Kirkland Knife 13-13L
Dental Instruments
KirKland knife
The Kirkland Knife is representative of knives typically used for gingivectomy. These knives can be obtained as either double-ended or single-ended instruments. The entire periphery of these kidney shaped knives is the cutting edge.
Surname | Knives |
Tip Configuration | Flat  & Sharp |
Size / Model / Figure | 13-13L |
curvature | Angled |
Handle | Tactile Tone Double Ended |
Finishing | Mirror Polish Finishing |
Instrument Type | Dental Knives |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Disposable or Reusable | Reusable |
Rusting Prevention | Passivation Processed |
Cleaning | Ultrasonic Cleaned |
Sterile or Non-Sterile | Non-Sterile |
Latex or Latex-Free | Latex-Free |
Test Performed | Boil, Shape & Performance Test |
Grade | Premium OR-Grade |
Packing | Individually Packed in SMS Brand printed Poly-sleeve |
Knives
Knives are used for cutting, carving and contouring various dental materials or gingival tissue during periodontal surgery.
- Designed with thin knife-like blade.
- For trimming excess restorative material on the gingival, facial or lingual margins of a proximal restoration.
- For trimming and contouring the surface of a class v restoration.
- Sharp secondary edges on the heel aspect of the blade are very useful in scrape-pull mode.