Comparison Table for Dental Excavators
| Item | Application | Handle Type | Manufacturer Name | Number of Ends | Package Quantity | Tip Material/Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Bliss™ Excavator – # 36/35, Silicone Handle, Double End | Soft Caries Removal | Silicone | ACTEON INC | Double | 1/Pkg | Stainless Steel |
| 2. Excavators – # 25, Octagonal Handle, Double End | Restorative | Octagonal | Premier Dental Products | Double | 1/Pkg | N/A |
| 3. Excavator – # 4 (20), Spoon, 6 mm Shank, 50° Angle, Standard Handle, Stainless Steel, Double End | Restorative | Standard | NORDENT MANUFACTURING CO | Double | 1/Pkg | Stainless Steel |
| 4. Excavator – # 16, Medium Blade, 1.2 mm Width, 7 mm Shank, 55° Angle, Standard Handle, Stainless Steel, Double End | Restorative | Standard | NORDENT MANUFACTURING CO | Double | 1/Pkg | Medium Blade |
| 5. Excavators – # 31L, Standard Handle, Double End | Restorative | Standard | J&J Instruments Inc. | Double | 1/Pkg | N/A |
| 6. Excavator – 40/41 Blade, 41 Round Handle, Double End | Restorative | 41 Round | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Double | 1/Pkg | Blade |
| 7. Endo Excavators, Double End – # 31L | Endodontic | N/A | PDT INC | Double | 1/Pkg | N/A |
| 8. Excavator – 38/39 Spoon, Double End – 6 Satin Steel Handle | Restorative | 6 Satin Steel | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Double | 1/Pkg | Spoon |
| 9. Excavator – 2 Glick Endodontic, 41 Round Handle, Double End | Endodontic | 41 Round | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Stainless Steel | 1/Pkg | Stainless Steel |
| 10. Endodontic Excavator – # 11L, Spoon, Extra Long Shank, DuraLite® ColorRings™ Handle, Stainless Steel, Double End | Endodontic | DURALite® ColorRings™ | NORDENT MANUFACTURING CO | Stainless Steel | 1/Pkg | Stainless Steel |
Excavators are restorative instruments used to remove soft dentin, debris and decay from cavity preparations. These dental instruments have sharp edged, spoon-shaped working ends that can be either circular or elongated.
1. Bliss™ Excavator – # 36/35, Silicone Handle, Double End
Bliss™ dental instruments are made from surgical grade stainless steel and have exceptional hardness, edge retention and sharpness. The silicone handle and lightweight construction provide excellent ergonomics and comfort, while the extreme sharpness requires less force to reduce hand fatigue and make procedures easier. The Excavator is used to remove soft caries.
- Reduces pinch force and muscle load during use
- High tactile sensitivity
- Advanced treatments applied for strength and longevity
- Resistant to corrosion and wear
- Manufactured in Thiers, France by artisan craftsmen
Application: Soft Caries Removal
Design Number: 36/35
Handle Material: Silicone
Latex Free: Yes
Manufacturer Name: ACTEON INC
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
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2. Excavators – # 25, Octagonal Handle, Double End
Excavators are used for removal of carious dentin.
Application: Restorative
Design Number: 25
Handle Type: Octagonal
Manufacturer Name: Premier Dental Products
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Diameter: 1.5 mm
3. Excavator – # 4 (20), Spoon, 6 mm Shank, 50° Angle, Double End
Excavator is used to remove carious dentin. The spoon type has a terminal shank length of 6 mm set at a 50° angle from the center line of the handle.
- Expertly crafted from high-carbon stainless steel
- Hardened for edge retention and durability
- Handle is easy to clean and sterilize by any method
Application: Restorative
Design Number: 4
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: NORDENT MANUFACTURING CO
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Diameter: 2.4 mm
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Type: Spoon
4. Excavator – # 16, Medium Blade, 1.2 mm Width, 7 mm Shank, 55° Angle, Double End
Excavator is used to remove carious dentin. The blade type has elongated working ends with parallel sides and rounded tips.
- Expertly crafted from high-carbon stainless steel
- Hardened for edge retention and durability
- Handle is easy to clean and sterilize by any method
Application: Restorative
Design Number: 16
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: NORDENT MANUFACTURING CO
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Type: Medium Blade
5. Excavators – # 31L, Standard Handle, Double End
Excavators are made out of high quality surgical steel and used for removal of carious dentin.
Application: Restorative
Design Number: 31L
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: J&J Instruments Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
6. Excavator – 40/41 Blade, 41 Round Handle, Double End
The excavator with the 40/41 blade is used for the removal of carious dentin.
Application: Restorative
Black’s Formula: 11-7-14
Design Number: 40/41
Handle Type: 41 Round
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Diameter: 1.1 mm
Tip Type: Blade
7. Endo Excavators, Double End – # 31L
Endo Excavators are used to access and efficiently remove debris from the pulp chamber.
Application: Endodontic
Design Number: 31L
Manufacturer Name: PDT INC
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
8. Excavator – 38/39 Spoon, Double End – 6 Satin Steel Handle
Hu-Friedy Double End (DE) Restorative Excavators are used for removal of carious dentin.
Application: Restorative
Black’s Formula: 11.5-7-14
Design Number: 38/39
Handle Material: Satin Steel
Handle Type: 6 Satin Steel
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Diameter: 1.15 mm
Tip Type: Spoon
9. Excavator – 2 Glick Endodontic, 41 Round Handle, Double End
Hu-Friedy Double End (DE) Endodontic Excavators have an extended shank length for easy access and dentin removal.
Application: Endodontic
Design Number: 2
Handle Type: 41 Round
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Diameter: 1.5 mm
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Type: Glick, Endo
10. Endodontic Excavator – # 11L, Spoon, Extra Long Shank, Double End
Endodontic Excavator has a longer shank to reach deep into the cavity preparation to remove carious dentin.
- DuraLite® ColorRings™ handle is lightweight with a gradual taper towards the tip and slip-free grip for better control
- Expertly crafted from high-carbon stainless steel
- Hardened for edge retention and durability
Design Number: 11L
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: DURALite® ColorRings™
Manufacturer Name: NORDENT MANUFACTURING CO
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Type: Spoon
