Cavity liner placement instruments are used to place the base or liner within cavity preparations and for contouring.
Table 1: Comparison of Cavity Liner Placement Instruments based on numerical values
| Product Name | Number of Ends | Handle Length (mm) | Spatula Width (mm) | Package Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson® Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument, Double End | Double | N/A | N/A | 1/Pkg |
| Patterson® Cavity Liner Placement Instrument – 02-540, Single End | Single | N/A | N/A | 1/Pkg |
| Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument – # 4, Standard Handle, Stainless Steel, Double End | Double | N/A | 6-4.5 (tapered) | 1/Pkg |
| Goldstein Micro Placement Instrument, Double End | Double | N/A | N/A | 1/Pkg |
| Dycal® Placement Instrument, Single End | Single | N/A | N/A | 1/Pkg |
| Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instruments, Double End – 41 Round | Double | N/A | N/A | 1/Pkg |
| Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument – # 3, Short/Long (PICH), DURALite® ColorRings™ Handle, Double End | Double | N/A | N/A | 1/Pkg |
| Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument – # 2, Standard Handle, Stainless Steel, Single End | Single | N/A | N/A | 1/Pkg |
| Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instruments, Double End – 6 Satin Steel | Double | N/A | N/A | 1/Pkg |
| Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instruments, Double End – 8 Resin | Double | N/A | N/A | 1/Pkg |
Table 2: Comparison of Cavity Liner Placement Instruments based on handle material, handle type, and design number
| Product Name | Handle Material | Handle Type | Design Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson® Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument, Double End | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Patterson® Cavity Liner Placement Instrument – 02-540, Single End | N/A | N/A | 02-540 |
| Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument – # 4, Standard Handle, Stainless Steel, Double End | Stainless Steel | Standard | 4 |
| Goldstein Micro Placement Instrument, Double End | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dycal® Placement Instrument, Single End | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instruments, Double End – 41 Round | N/A | 41 Round | N/A |
| Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument – # 3, Short/Long (PICH), DURALite® ColorRings™ Handle, Double End | Stainless Steel | ColorRings™ | 3 |
| Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument – # 2, Standard Handle, Stainless Steel, Single End | Stainless Steel | Standard | 2 |
| Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instruments, Double End – 6 Satin Steel | Satin Steel | 6 Satin Steel | N/A |
| Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instruments, Double End – 8 Resin | Resin | 8 ResinEight | N/A |
Note: The data provided has no values for handle length or spatula width, so these columns are left empty in Table 1. Similarly, some products have missing values for handle material, handle type, and design number, so these columns are left empty in Table 2.
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1. Patterson® Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument
Patterson® Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument is a double-end stainless steel instrument with small ball end for precision placement of liners and other flowable material.
- Made in the USA
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
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2. Patterson® Cavity Liner Placement Instruments
Patterson® Cavity Liner Placement Instrument is a single-end stainless steel instrument with small ball end for precision placement of liners and other flowable material.
Design Number: 02-540
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Number of Ends: Single
Old Manufacturer #: 02-540
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
3. Patterson Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument
Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instruments are used to deliver and place liner and base materials within the cavity preparation.
- Combines a short 6.5 mm reach placement tip with a very thin and flexible mixing spatula
- Spatula width tapers from 6 mm to 4.5 mm at the tip and is 20 mm in length
- Stainless steel handle is easy to clean and sterilize by any method
Design Number: 4
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: Nordent Mfg Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
4. Goldstein Micro Placement Instrument
Minimally invasive dentistry requires that carious lesions or defective pits and fissures be prepared with minimal enamel reduction and therefore calls for smaller placement instruments. The Goldstein Micro Placement Instrument was designed to make this process easier and more efficient. The Micro Placement Instrument is intended for use during the application of tints, opaquers, base, or liner materials.
- Small size and angulation of the working end (one end at 90° and one at 110°) allow for greater visibility and maneuverability in small, tight spaces
- XTS® (Aluminum Titanium Nitride) coated working ends stick less to materials and minimize light reflection
- Fine instrument tips for delicate, precise work
Manufacturer Name: HU-FRIEDY
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
5. Dentsply Dycal® Placement Instrument
Dycal Placement Instrument is a tool designed with a rounded ball tip to prevent pricking or scratching sensitive tissue during the placement of crowns or other dental fixtures.
- Single-level polishing system for pre-polishing and high-gloss polishing
- Diamond-interspersed silicone
- Used without polishing paste
- No need to change polishers in between the pre-polishing and high-gloss stages
- Shaft is designed to run smoothly without vibration
- Autoclavable
Manufacturer Name: DENTSPLY Caulk
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
6. Hu-Friedy Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instruments
The highly polished Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument is used to place base or liner within cavity preparations and for contouring.
- Useful as a small burnisher
- Double ended
Handle Type: 41 Round
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
7. PICH, DURALite® ColorRings™
Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument is used to place liner and base material, such as calcium hydroxide, in a restoration.
- One end has a short, 6.5 mm reach and the other has a long, 16 mm reach
- DuraLite® ColorRings™ ergonomic handle enhances comfort, grip and control
- 100% stainless steel handle is easy to clean and sterilize by any method
Design Number: 3
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: ColorRings™
Manufacturer Name: NORDENT MANUFACTURING CO
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
8. Nordent Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument
Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instruments are used to deliver and place liner and base materials within the cavity preparation.
- Stainless steel handle is easy to clean and sterilize by any method
- 16 mm reach
Design Number: 2
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: NORDENT MANUFACTURING CO
Number of Ends: Single
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
9. Hu-Friedy Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instruments
The highly polished Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument is used to place base or liner within cavity preparations and for contouring.
- Useful as a small burnisher
- Double ended
Handle Material: Satin Steel
Handle Type: 6 Satin Steel
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
10. Hu-Friedy Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instruments
The highly polished Calcium Hydroxide Placement Instrument is used to place base or liner within cavity preparations and for contouring.
- Useful as a small burnisher
- Double ended
Handle Material: Resin
Handle Type: 8 ResinEight
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
