Description
Scalers No. 3
Dental Instruments
SMS Scaler is also know as a sickle scaler. It is a periodontal instrument used to remove plaque, endotoxins and calulus from teeth. They come in curved or straight blade ends. Scaler are available in several tip configurations, single end; and round or octagonal handle.
| Surname | Scaler |
| Tip Configuration | Pointed |
| Size / Model / Figure | No. 3 |
| Curvature | Angled |
| Handle | Octagonal Single  Ended |
| Handle Options | Available | Can Customize |
| Finishing | Mirror Polish Finishing / Matt |
| Instrument Type | Scaler Hand Instruments |
| 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 |
Scaler | Hand Instruments
Scaler is a dental instrument for removal of plaque, bacterial endotoxins, and calculus from teeth.
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Scaling is a means of removing plaque and calculus and smoothing irregular surfaces of the root surface. High quality hand instruments enable hygienists to perform scaling efficiently and effectively, helping to ensure better patient care.
Hand instruments should be used to remove large, bulky supragingival deposits before going on to powered scalers.
Each hand instrument has a handle, a shank and a working tip. The handle is available in different shapes and styles to reduce repetitive strain and hand fatigue, as well as allowing better tactile sensation. E.g; round, hollow handles are recommended because they are lighter in weight, which increases tactile sense, and minimizes hand fatigue whilst a handle with a larger diameter is more ergonomically comfortable. Textured handles (vs smooth handles) are easier to hold and maintain a grip, allowing the operator to maintain better control.
The part of the instrument that extends from the working end to the handle is called the functional shank. Functional shanks may be angled, curved or straight. The variations in length, flexibility and curvature available allow access to different teeth, and different aspects of these teeth, in human dentistry.
The working end refers to the part of the instrument that is used to carry out its function. Working ends can be made of stainless steel or of carbide steel. The working end of a sharpened instrument is called the blade. Carbide blades may hold their cutting edge longer but tend to corrode easily if not cared for properly.
Hand scalers have a sharp cutting edge ending with a pointed tip whilst hand curettes end with a rounded toe to avoid trauma to the tissue when used subgingivally. If a scaler is used subgingivally, the pointed tip will lacerate the gingival margin.
Scalers should be used by gently pulling away from the gingival margin towards the tip of the crown
