Description
Cement Spatula C-313
Dental Instruments
| Surname | Cement Spatula |
| Tip Configuration | Flat / Shelf Shaped |
| Size / Model / Figure | C- 313 |
| curvature | Straight |
| Handle | Octagonal Single – Ended |
| Finishing | Mirror Polish Finishing |
| Instrument Type | Dental Wax/Cement Spatula |
| 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 |
Wax/Cement Spatula
A spatula is “a broad, flat, flexible blade used to mix, spread and lift material. Cement spatula also can be classified on the basic of thickness such as rigid and flexible. Their use depends on viscosity of cement and personal preference. This is a clinical instrument which we use in our daily practice, it has a wide bladed face and a long handle so that there is a big surface area to mix the liquid and the powder of cement to get an appropriate mix. And apply then into the prepared cavities to get the tooth structure back to its original state.
- Flat and wide nibs with blunt edges.
- Straight shank.
- Different sizes and different degrees of stiffness in their nibs to suit their various uses stainless steel, Plastic or ivorine.
- Doubles ended instrument.
- Blunt end – for manipulating impression materials.
- Sharp end – for mixing cements.
- Used for manual mixing of cements supplied as powder and liquid.
- Spatula is used for mixing lining cements and intermediate base restorative materials.
Agathe Spatula
Agate spatula is used for mixing glass ionomer and composite resin materials in order to prevent incorporation of metal and corrosive particles in cement. this is also used to mix dental cement but it is made out of plastic, as there are cement which react with the metal of the steel spatula, mainly this spatula is used to mix GIC.
Several types of spatulas are available in market in differing in shape and size. One the basic of size, cement spatula can be classified into large, small.
Plaster Spatula
This is a board bladed spatula which is used to mix the plaster of paris in an efficient way. There are 2 type of these spatulas. Straight and curved.
Curved spatula
This is similar to straight spatula but the only difference is that it has a slightly curved blade which helps in mixing the content of the bowl by pressing against the walls of the bowl.
