Carvers are dental instruments with a sharp-edged working end commonly used to remove excess material, contour surfaces, and carve anatomy.
Table 1: Comparison of Numeric Data for Top 10 Carver Dental Instruments
| Design Number | Tip Type | Blade Length (mm) | Handle Diameter (in) | Price ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward | – | 1/4 | 33.39 |
| 3S | Hollenback | 6.5 | 1/4 | 40.69 |
| 1 | Wall | – | – | 50.99 |
| 2 | Tufts | 6.5 | 1/4 | 40.69 |
| 1/2 3 | Hollenback | – | – | 31.99 |
| 89/92 | Discoid-Cleoid | – | – | 48.49 |
| IPC | Interproximal | – | 1/4 | 35.29 |
| 13 | – | – | 1/4 | 38.09 |
| 3S | Hollenback | – | – | 23.99 |
| 3S | – | 4.0/5.6 | – | 168.29 |
Table 2: Comparison of Important Features for Top 10 Carver Dental Instruments
| Design Number | Tip Type | Handle Type | Number of Ends | Application | Manufacturer Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward | Standard | Double | Restorative | American Eagle Instrument Inc |
| 3S | Hollenback | Standard | Double | Amalgam | NORDENT MANUFACTURING CO |
| 1 | Wall | 41 Round | Double | Restorative | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. |
| 2 | Tufts | Standard | Double | Amalgam | NORDENT MANUFACTURING CO |
| 1/2 3 | Hollenback | – | Double | Restorative | PDT INC |
| 89/92 | Discoid-Cleoid | Standard | Double | Cavity Preparation | Premier Dental Products |
| IPC | Interproximal | Standard | Double | Interproximal | American Eagle Instrument Inc |
| 13 | – | Standard | Double | Plastic Filling | American Eagle Instruments |
| 3S | Hollenback | Standard | Double | Amalgam | Patterson Dental Supply |
| 3S | – | – | Double | Sculpting Furrows, Contouring | ACTEON INC |
Top 10 Amalgam Carriers in Dentistry
1. # 1, Ward, Standard Handle, Double End
American Eagle Instrument Inc. Carvers are designed for carving anatomical features of the tooth and trimming excess materials.
- Built with Talon Tough™ steel tips
- Durable and corrosion-resistant
Application: Restorative
Design Number: 1
Handle Diameter: 1/4″
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: American Eagle Instruments
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Type: Ward
Top 10 Amalgam Burnisher in Dentistry
2. # 3S, Hollenback, Standard Handle, Double End
Carver is hand-formed, precision ground and hardened to produce smooth and accurate restorations. It has a flat profile and a spear shape blade that is sharp around the entire periphery.
- Used for carving anatomy and trimming flat surfaces
- Blades are 6.5 mm long and 1.5 mm wide
- Stainless steel handle is easy to clean and sterilize by any method
Application: Amalgam
Blade Length: 6.5 mm
Design Number: 3S
Handle Diameter: 1/4″
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: Hollenback
Top 10 Amalgamators & Parts for Dentistry
3. #41 Round Handle, Double End
Hu-Friedy carvers are dental instruments used as part of restorative procedures to carve anatomical features and remove excess materials.
Application: Restorative
Design Number: 1
Handle Type: 41 Round
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Carbide
Tip Type: Wall
4. # 2, Tufts, Standard Handle, Double End
Carver is hand-formed, precision ground, and hardened to produce smooth and accurate restorations. It combines a Cleoid tip with an elongated Discoid tip.
- Cleoid end has a blade width of 3.4 mm
- Discoid end has a blade width of 2.5 mm and a blade length of 6.5 mm
- Stainless steel handle is easy to clean and sterilize by any method
Application: Amalgam
Blade Length: 6.5 mm
Design Number: 2
Handle Diameter: 1/4″
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: Tufts
5. Hollenback, Double End, Alabaster Gray – # 1/2 3
Carvers are designed with round tips to contour occlusal and interproximal composite and amalgam restorations.
Application: Restorative
Design Number: 1/2 3
Handle Material: Resin
Manufacturer Name: PDT INC
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Type: Hollenback
6. # 89/92, Discoid-Cleoid, Standard Handle, Double End
Carvers are designed for carving anatomical features into amalgam of the tooth and trimming excess materials.
Application: Cavity Preparation
Design Number: 89/92
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: Premier Dental Products
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Discoid-Cleoid
7. IPC, Interproximal, Standard Handle, Double End
American Eagle Instrument Inc. Interproximal Carvers have extremely thin, precision-ground blades ideally adapted to interproximal surfaces.
Application: Interproximal
Design Number: IPC
Handle Diameter: 1/4″
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: American Eagle Instruments
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Type: Interproximal
8. # 13 PFI, Stainles Steel Standard Handle, Double End
Plastic Filling Carvers are used for placing and contouring of plastic dental materials. These high grade steel instruments provide a highly polished nonstick surface.
Application: Plastic Filling
Design Number: 13
Handle Diameter: 1/4″
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: American Eagle Instruments
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
9. Patterson® Carvers – # 3S, Hollenback
Patterson® double-end carvers are used to carve anatomical features into amalgam of the tooth and trim excess materials.
- Crafted of surgical stainless steel that resists stains and corrosion
- Knurled handle design provides a better grip, and is lightweight and hollow to maximize tactile sensitivity
Design Number: 3S
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Hollenback
10. Bliss™ Carver – # 3S, 4.0 mm
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 Carver is designed to place and model composite and features a pointed probe and a very thin spatula for accurate placement on posterior and interproximal areas.
- 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: Sculpting Furrows, Contouring
Blade Length: 4.0 mm/5.6 mm
Handle Material: Silicone
Latex Free: Yes
Manufacturer Name: ACTEON INC
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
