Description
Potts Smith Dissecting Forceps Serrated TC
Sizes:
3063 = 15 cm
3063-A = 18 cm
3063-B = 20 cm
3063-C = 23 cm
3063-D = 25 cm
Dental Instruments
SMS Instrument Potts-Smith Tungsten Carbide Dressing Forceps are most commonly used for application and changing of dressings. They may also be used for dissection of fine or single-layer tissue. Cross-serrated tips provide a solid grip on both materials and tissue. TC instruments are designed to stay sharp for a significantly longer period of time than other standard instruments TC instruments are identified by gold handles. This product is straight with cross-serrated tips.
| Surname | Potts-Smith |
| Tip Configuration | Blunt |
| Working Surface | Â Cross – Serrated |
| Size / Model / Figure | 15 cm, 18 cm, 20 cm, 23 cm, 25 cm |
| Curvature | Straight |
| Handle | Thumb Tungsten Carbide |
| Finishing | Mirror Polish Finishing |
| Instrument Type | Dental Dissecting Forceps Tungsten Carbide |
| Material | Stainless Steel / Tungsten Carbide |
| 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 |
Dissecting Forceps Tungsten Carbide
A Dental dissecting Forceps hold gently between thumb and fingers, the middle finger playing the pivotal role. The forceps has two parts one blade and other tip. Blade is long. On outer surface, there are serration for better grip for handling. The shaft of dissecting forceps is closed by thumb and fingers so it is known as thumb forceps.
Uses
- Dissecting forceps is ideal for a temporary and changing grip during dissection.
- Used to display structures during dissection
- Can be used to tense loose structures before cutting
- Used as a gentle retractor
- Round nosed, non-toothed forceps make an excellent dissector.
Types:
Plain Forceps
- Plain forceps is having ridges and groove.
- Plain forceps is used to hold the delicate structures like peritoneum, vessels, nerves, bowel wall and muscles.
Tooth Forceps
- Tooth Forceps / tissue forceps (tooth forceps is used for gripping the tissue is also known as tissue forceps).
- Tooth forceps is having tooth and socket which prevent the slippage of the tissue.
- Tooth forceps is used for better grip.
- Tooth forceps is used to insert the blade over handle and to remove blade from handle.
Tungsten Carbide has long been recognized for its strength and durability. Tungsten carbide instruments are more durable, hold an edge longer and last longer than stainless steel instrument. Tungsten Carbide (TC) is harder than stainless steel. Tungsten carbide instruments generally have golden handles.
