Mouth mirror handles are designed to fit mouth mirror heads. These handles provide stability and leverage for retraction and protection of oral tissues while using the mouth mirror to reflect light and provide an indirect vision for easy viewing of the patient’s teeth.
Table 1: Mouth Mirror Handle Comparison – Digits
| Product Name | Package Quantity | Number of Ends | Handle Taper | Price ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Handles – 6 Cone Socket, Single End | 1/Pkg | Single | Straight | 36.99 |
| Mirror Handle – Simple Stem, DuraLite® Hex, Stainless Steel, Single End | 1/Pkg | Single | Straight | 89.99 |
| Soft Grip Mirror Handle, Single End – White | 1/Pkg | Single | Tapered | 13.19 |
| Mirror Handles – 6 European, Simple Stem, Double End | 1/Pkg | Double | Straight | 59.99 |
| Mirror Handles, Single End – Cone Socket Round | 1/Pkg | Single | – | 26.09 |
| Octagonal Mirror Handle with Ruler – Cone Socket, Single End | 1/Pkg | Single | Straight | 67.49 |
| Cone Socket Mirror Handle with Endodontic File Caliper and Implant Caliper | 1/Pkg | Single | – | 79.99 |
| Big Easy® Handle, Single End – Cone Socket, Carbon Steel | 1/Pkg | Single | – | 48.29 |
| Tapered Cone Socket Mirror Handle, Single End | 1/Pkg | Single | Tapered | 28.59 |
| Patterson® Mirror Handles, Single – End Simple Stem, Octagonal | 1/Pkg | Single | Straight | 37.49 |
Top 5 Mouth Mirrors for Dentistry
1. Mirror Handles – 6 Cone Socket, Single End
The blunt end of the mirror handle is ideal for testing sensitivity to percussion and assessing tooth mobility.
Color: Silver
Color Family: Silver
Connection Type: Cone Socket
Handle Material: Satin Steel
Handle Shape: Round
Handle Taper: Straight
Handle Type: 6 Satin Steel
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
2. Mirror Handle – Simple Stem, DuraLite® Hex
Mirror Handle is made of high-quality stainless steel and is compatible with any brand of the mirror head.
- Lightweight and has multiple facets for maximum comfort and finger positioning
- Also known as the “Hand Form Mirror Handle.”
Brand: DURAlite®
Color: Silver
Color Family: Silver
Connection Type: Simple Stem
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Hexagonal
Handle Taper: Straight
Handle Type: DuraLite® Hex
Manufacturer Name: Nordent Mfg Inc.
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Top 10 Mouth Props in Dentistry
3. Soft Grip Mirror Handle
Soft Grip Mirror Handles connect to mirror heads with a cone socket connection.
- Lightweight, ergonomic, and colorful
- Contains antimicrobial protection
- Autoclavable
- Made in the USA
Color: White
Color Family: White
Connection Type: Cone Socket
Handle Shape: Round
Handle Taper: Tapered
Handle Type: Soft Grip
Manufacturer Name: Zirc Company
Microbacterial Protection: Microban Antimicrobial
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
4. Mirror Handles – 6 European
Hu-Friedy’s #6 European Simple Stem Mirror Handle is double-ended. It can be used with single- and double-sided simple stem mirrors.
Brand: Hu Friedy
Color: Silver
Color Family: Silver
Connection Type: Simple Stem
Handle Material: Satin Steel
Handle Shape: Round
Handle Taper: Straight
Handle Type: 6 Satin Steel
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
5. Mirror Handles, Single End
These mirror handles are perfectly balanced to reduce muscle strain of the hand and arm.
Connection Type: Cone Socket
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Round
Manufacturer Name: American Eagle Instruments
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
6. Octagonal Mirror Handle with Ruler
- Cone socket, single end
- 35 mm rule on the end
- Eliminates the need for a finger-type ruler
Color: Silver
Color Family: Silver
Connection Type: Cone Socket
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Taper: Straight
Handle Type: Rulered
Manufacturer Name: Miltex by Integra
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
7. Cone Socket Mirror Handle
- This Cone Socket Mirror Handle features a 1-35 mm endodontic file caliper on one side and a 1-20 mm implant caliper on the other.
- Ideal for everyday dental procedures
- Ergonomic
Color: Blue
Color Family: Blue
Connection Type: Cone Socket
Latex Free: Yes
Manufacturer Name: TBS DENTAL
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
8. Big Easy® Handle, Single End-Cone Socket
Big Easy® Handles are ergonomic handles with a thicker and softer grip.
Color: Silver
Color Family: Silver
Connection Type: Cone Socket
Handle Material: Carbon Steel
Handle Shape: Round
Handle Type: Big Easy
Manufacturer Name: Premier Dental Products
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
9. Tapered Cone Socket Mirror Handle
Brand: Quik-Tip
Color: Silver
Color Family: Silver
Connection Type: Cone Socket
Handle Material: Resin
Handle Taper: Tapered
Handle Type: EagleLite
Manufacturer Name: American Eagle Instruments
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
10. Patterson® Mirror Handles
- Stainless steel resists corrosion
- Made in the USA
Brand: Patterson®
Connection Type: Simple Stem
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Taper: Straight
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Number of Ends: Single
Table 2: Mouth Mirror Handle Comparison – Style 1
| Product Name | Color | Color Family | Connection Type | Handle Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Handles – 6 Cone Socket, Single End | Silver | Silver | Cone Socket | Satin Steel |
| Mirror Handle – Simple Stem, DuraLite® Hex, Stainless Steel, Single End | Silver | Silver | Simple Stem | Stainless Steel |
| Soft Grip Mirror Handle, Single End – White | White | White | Cone Socket | – |
| Mirror Handles – 6 European, Simple Stem, Double End | Silver | Silver | Simple Stem | Satin Steel |
| Mirror Handles, Single End – Cone Socket Round | – | – | Cone Socket | Stainless Steel |
| Octagonal Mirror Handle with Ruler – Cone Socket, Single End | Silver | Silver | Cone Socket | Stainless Steel |
| Cone Socket Mirror Handle with Endodontic File Caliper and Implant Caliper | Blue | Blue | Cone Socket | – |
| Big Easy® Handle, Single End–Cone Socket, Carbon Steel | Silver | Silver | Cone Socket | Carbon Steel |
| Tapered Cone Socket Mirror Handle, Single End | Silver | Silver | Cone Socket | Resin |
| Patterson® Mirror Handles, Single–End Simple Stem, Octagonal | – | – | Simple Stem | Stainless Steel |
Table 3: Mouth Mirror Handle Comparison – Style 2
| Product Name | Handle Shape | Handle Taper | Handle Type | Manufacturer Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Handles – 6 Cone Socket, Single End | Round | Straight | 6 Satin Steel | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. |
| Mirror Handle – Simple Stem, DuraLite® Hex, Stainless Steel, Single End | Hexagonal | Straight | DuraLite® | Nordent Mfg Inc. |
| Soft Grip Mirror Handle, Single End – White | Round | Taper |
