Plugger Fig 1 is a specialized dental instrument that dentists use to condense and pack restorative materials such as amalgam, composite, and gutta-percha into cavities and root canals.With its straight, double-ended design, this plugger allows for efficient compaction of filling materials, ensuring tight seals and long-lasting restorations. Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, the Plugger Fig 1 is durable, corrosion-resistant, and autoclavable, making it a reliable tool for daily dental practice.
Uses:
- Cavity Filling: Compacts amalgam or composite material into dental cavities, preventing air pockets and ensuring a strong bond.
- Root Canal Condensation: Used to pack gutta-percha tightly into the root canal during endodontic procedures, ensuring complete sealing.
- Post and Core Procedures: Helps condense materials around posts for secure placement before crown restorations.
- Material Adaptation: It ensures restorative materials adapt well to cavity walls, reducing the risk of future leakage or restoration failure.
- General Restorative Dentistry: Suitable for use in a wide variety of filling and restoration procedures.
Key Features:
- Double-Ended Design: Two working ends for versatility, allowing the use of different tip sizes for various cavity depths and shapes.
- Durable Stainless Steel: Provides strength, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability.
- Blunt, Flat Ends: Designed for safe and effective packing without damaging tooth structures or restorative materials.
- Ergonomic Grip: Designed for comfort and control, minimizing hand fatigue during procedures.
- Autoclavable: Fully sterilizable for safe, repeated use in clinical settings.
What makes Plugger Fig 1 different from other pluggers?
Plugger Fig 1 features a classic double-ended design with flat tips, making it versatile and suitable for both shallow and deep cavity packing.
Can dentists use Plugger Fig 1 for root canal treatments?
Dentists commonly use it to pack gutta-percha into root canals during endodontic procedures, ensuring a tight, sealed fit.
How should I sterilize Plugger Fig 1?
The Plugger Fig 1 ensures proper hygiene and longevity by allowing users to sterilize it in an autoclave after each use.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Stainless Steel
Finshing: Dull & Polish
Usage: Left Hand or Right Hand
Ultrasonic Cleaned: Yes
Lubricate: Yes
Rusting Prevention Procedure: Passivated
Tests Performed: Boil Test, Performance Test, Shape Test
QC Passed: Yes
Packing: Individually Packed
