Description
Miller Bone Files Double Ended
Size: No. 64
Dental Instruments
SMS Instrument Bone Files miller no 64 is dental instruments with surfaces on both sides that allow for a push and pull motion to smooth surfaces. Files are available in a variety of shapes and sizes; each style is designed for specific purposes. Files tip is resembles a nail file, sharp straight serrations & double ended.
Surname | Miller |
Tip Configuration | Straight Serration / Resembles nail file |
Size / Model / Figure | No.64 |
curvature | Curved |
Handle | Hollow Handle Double – Ended |
Finishing | Mirror Polish Finishing |
Instrument Type | Dental Bone Files |
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 |
Bone files
Bone files have the role of bone carvers, removing small spicules of bone in narrow exposed bone areas. They are rounded and offer an easy way of maneuvring it between the soft tissues and the bone which needs to be scraped off. The bone files may have one or two active ends, with different diameters to match the needs of the surgeon. Its serrated shape makes is a good instrument to be used in dentistry as well as in general surgical fields. Bone Files to file or scrape, files have sharp projections that help filing.
Bone File is Used for the smoothening of sharp edges of bone After cutting bone with a burr or rongeur, the ends may need to smoothened or rounded off prior to closure. This is done with a bone file
Uses
- Final smoothing of bone before suturing of mucoperiosteal flap: small
- Used for superficial smoothing
- Only used with a pull stroke
- Double ended small and large
- Removes bone: pull stroke
- Avoid push motion
Burnishing & crushing the bone
Bone File Clinical Tips
Use the bone file in pull stroke, because the teeth of the file are arranged in such a fashion to remove bone only in this direction.
Avoid cross filling or pushing the bone file, because this result is burnishing and crushing of bone.
Carefully cleanse the instrument by whipping the grooved ends with a sponge. By failure to do this, dust or chips may easily remain in the wound.