Comparison Table for Anesthetic Needles for Dental Offices
| Needle Type | Sterilization | Material | Hub Design | Other Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson® Disposable Plastic Hub Needles | Pre-sterilized | Stainless Steel | Straight Attachment | Single-use Only |
| Monoject® 400 Plastic Hub Needles | Sterile | Polypropylene | Universal Fit, Self-Thread, Self-Aligning | Autoclavable Hard Pack |
| Cardinal Monoject® 401 Metal Hub Disposable | Sterile | Stainless Steel | Anti-coring Butt Endpoint | Tamper-evident Heat Stake |
| Septoject® Dental Hypodermic Needles | Sterile | Surgical Stainless Steel | — | Triple-bevel Needle, Flexible, Polished and Siliconized Cannula |
| Dentsply Accuject® Disposable Dental Needles | Sterile | — | Pre-threaded Plastic Hub | Color-coded, Siliconized Cannula |
| Septoject® Evolution Needles | Sterile | Surgical Stainless Steel | — | Scalpel-designed Bevel, 2 Bevel Marks, High-grade Tubing |
| Cetacaine® Topical Anesthetic Liquid Microcapillary Delivery | Not specified | Not specified | Designed to attach to Cetylite’s 0.4 ml syringes | Specially designed for subgingival application of Cetacaine® Liquid into the sulcus. |
| Superject™ Dental Needles by Exel International Inc | Sterile | — | Pre-threaded Plastic Hub | Siliconized Cannula, Larger Cannula Lumen, Nonpyrogenic |
| J. Morita Disposable Dental Needles | — | — | Universal Plastic Hub | Indicator Dot, Lancet Bevel Point |
| X-Tip™ Intraosseous Anesthesia | Not specified | Not specified | Empty delivery system – refill | Intraosseous anesthesia delivery system, funnel-shaped guide sleeve for precise injection into cancellous bone |
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1. Patterson® Disposable Plastic Hub Needles
Disposable plastic needles with bevel indicator. The Patterson plastic hub is also pre-threaded for easy, straight attachment onto the syringe, so it will not damage syringe hubs over time.
- Pre-sterilized
- Single-use only
- Needle made of stainless steel
2. Monoject® 400 Plastic Hub Needles
- Color-coded, sterile, disposable
- Rigid autoclavable polypropylene hard pack
- Ultrasharp, tri-beveled, anti-coring lancet point
- Self-threading, self-aligning universal fit hub design
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3. Cardinal Monoject® 401 Metal Hub Disposable
- Rigid autoclavable polypropylene hard pack
- Tamper-evident heat stake
- Ultrasharp, tri-beveled, anti coring lancet point
- Anticoring butt endpoint design
4. Septoject® Dental Hypodermic Needles
Septoject® sterile, single-use dental needles (plastic needle hubs) are used for routine administration of local anesthetics.
- Less trauma to the tissue is achieved through a triple-bevel needle with excellent flexibility and a polished and siliconized cannula.
- High-grade surgical stainless steel tubing to reduce the risk of breakage
- Color-coded
5. Dentsply Accuject® Disposable Dental Needles
- Accuject Disposable Dental Needles have a color-coded plastic hub for quick and easy identification.
- The red dot on the plastic hub shows the bevel position for injection accuracy below the gumline.
- Pre-threaded plastic hub fits standard dental syringes perfectly and securely every time, without wear and tear on the syringe.
- Siliconized cannula provides smooth penetration for minimal discomfort
6. Septoject® Evolution Needles
Septoject® Evolution Needles are dental needles indicated for routine administration of local dental anesthetics by infiltration or intraligamentary injections.
- Scalpel-designed bevel cuts rather than tear tissue, requiring less force for the needle insertion
- Less tissue is displaced, resulting in reduced discomfort for the patient
- The centered position of the bevel results in less deflection and greater control for the dentist
- High-grade surgical stainless steel tubing to reduce the risk of breakage
- 2 bevel marks on the hub for optimal use
7. Cetacaine® Topical Anesthetic Liquid Microcapillary Delivery
Cetacaine® Topical Anesthetic Liquid Microcapillary Delivery Tips attach to Cetylite’s 0.4 ml syringes and are specially designed for subgingival application of Cetacaine® Liquid into the sulcus.
- Latex-free
8. Superject™ Dental Needles by Exel International Inc
Superject™ Dental Needles are individually packaged, sterilized by ethylene oxide, and ready for immediate use. These latex-free needles have a pre-threaded plastic hub for use with standard anesthetic syringes.
- Latex free
- Single-use
- Red dot on the needle hub marks the needle bevel position
- Siliconized, larger cannula lumen (0.0055″)
- Sterile and nonpyrogenic individual unit package
- Do not bend or alter the needle shaft before use
9. J. Morita Disposable Dental Needles
J. Morita’s Disposable Dental Needles are designed for luer-lock and screw-on type syringes. These needles feature an indicator dot on the hub to ensure easy identification of the lancet bevel position for less insertion pain at the injection site. The containers are color-coded for easy identification. The universal plastic hub fits in most syringe types.
- Lancet bevel point at the cartridge end prevents blockage of anesthetic.
10. X-Tip™ Intraosseous Anesthesia
X-Tip™ is an intraosseous anesthesia delivery system for profound numbness is required when traditional methods are not successful and fast. The special funnel-shaped guide sleeve remains in place after drilling to guide your precise anesthetic injection into the cancellous bone.
- Fast results
- Superior patient comfort
- Less anesthetic is needed
- Fits into a standard low-speed handpiece
- No special equipment required
