Description
Kirkland Periodontal Knife 15/16
Dental Instruments
SMS Instrument Kirkland double end knife is a periodontal instrument for initial bevel incision for gingivectomy or gingivoplasty procedures. Especially effective in retro-molar region. For incisions that remove or recontour soft tissue. Also useful to excise interproximal tissue. Pointed kidney-Shaped blades for gingivectomy bevel incisions. 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 | Kirkland |
| Tip Configuration | Kidney shaped |
| Size / Model / Figure | 15/16 |
| curvature | Angled |
| Handle | Textured Round Double Ended |
| Finishing | Mirror Polish Finishing |
| Instrument Type | Dental Periodontal 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.
