Comparison Table for Composite & Plastic Filling Instruments
| Item | Handle Material | Handle Shape | Handle Type | Manufacturer Name | Package Quantity | Tip Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Satin Steel XTS Composite Instruments | Stainless Steel | Round | XTS, Smooth Satin Steel | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | 1/Pkg | Stainless Steel |
| 2. Composite Instrument – Thin, Mini, Double – End # G3 | – | – | – | PDT INC | 1/Pkg | – |
| 3. Composite Instruments – # 3 Mini Goldstein | Anodized Aluminum | Round | Anodized Aluminum – Gray | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | 1/Pkg | Anodized Aluminum |
| 4. Cosmetic Contouring Instrument C – # 3 Goldfogel | Stainless Steel | Round | 10 Round | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | 1/Pkg | Stainless Steel |
| 5. Composite/Plastic Filling Instruments with XP Technology™ | Stainless Steel | – | Standard | American Eagle Instruments | 1/Pkg | Titanium Nitride |
| 6. LM-Arte™ Solo Posterior Instrument | – | Round | – | PLANMECA INC | 1/Pkg | – |
| 7. Goldstein Flexi-Thin Composite Instruments – 1 | Stainless Steel | Round | 41 Round | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | 1/Pkg | Stainless Steel |
| 8. Plastic Filling Instruments – # 4 PFI | – | – | Standard | J&J Instruments Inc. | 1/Pkg | – |
| 9. Microfil Composite Instruments | – | – | – | Almore Mfg Company | 1/Pkg | – |
| 10. Patterson® Composite and Plastic Filling Instruments – 6 | Anodized Aluminum | – | Standard | Patterson Dental Supply | 1/Pkg | – |
Composite and plastic filling instruments, also known as placement instruments, are designed for placing and contouring pliable restorative materials into cavity preparations and other dental procedures. These instruments generally have rounded ends that help in applying restoratives without damaging sensitive tissue.
1. Satin Steel XTS Composite Instruments – Posterior Composite Direct Fillings
Satin Steel XTS are instruments for shaping, filing and placing composite or plastic material. All are made of highly polished stainless steel for nonstick applications. Various shapes and sizes to accommodate each procedure.
Area of Use: Posterior
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Round
Handle Type: XTS, Smooth Satin Steel
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Shape: Cone
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2. Composite Instrument – Thin, Mini, Double – End # G3
Composite Instrument is used to contour composite and amalgam materials on large facial surfaces.
Area of Use: Facial
Design Number: G3
Manufacturer Name: PDT INC
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
3. Composite Instruments – # 3 Mini Goldstein, Anodized Aluminum
Goldstein Composite Instruments are lightweight, nonstick anodized aluminum instruments in a medium gray color. The #3 Mini is 1/3 smaller and thinner than Goldstein #3 and is used for reaching smaller, tighter areas such as lower incisors or deciduous teeth. This instrument is also excellent for packing gingival retraction cord around lower anteriors and tight sulcular areas.
Design Number: 3
Handle Material: Anodized Aluminum
Handle Shape: Round
Handle Type: Anodized Aluminum – Gray
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Anodized Aluminum
Tip Type: Goldstein
4. Cosmetic Contouring Instrument C – # 3 Goldfogel, Double End
Goldfogel Cosmetic Contouring Instruments used for placing and contouring composite and plastic dental material.
Design Number: 3
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Round
Handle Type: 10 Round
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Shape: Paddle
Tip Type: Goldfogel
5. Composite/Plastic Filling Instruments with XP Technology™ – # 7 Paddle/Plugger
Composite Plastic Filling Instruments with XP Technology™ are made of titanium nitride, which is significantly harder than stainless steel, with a nonstick surface for packing, forming and shaping composite materials.
Design Number: 7
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 Diameter: 2 mm
Tip Material: Titanium Nitride
Tip Shape: Paddle, Plugger
6. LM-Arte™ Solo Posterior Instrument, Double End
LM-Arte™ Solo Posterior Instrument is designed for esthetic restorations and direct veneering of the posterior teeth. The rounded and straight spatulas are especially suited for labial tooth surfaces.
Area of Use: Posterior
Handle Shape: Round
Manufacturer Name: PLANMECA INC
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
7. Goldstein Flexi-Thin Composite Instruments – 1, Double End
Goldstein Flexi-Thin Composite Instruments have thin, flexible, highly polished, nonstick, stainless steel blades.
- #1 is a small universal style
- Rounded plugger tip
- Narrow paddle for initial placement and contouring of Class I, II and III restorations
Design Number: 1
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Round
Handle Type: 41 Round
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Shape: Paddle, Plugger
Tip Type: Goldstein
8. Plastic Filling Instruments – # 4 PFI, Double End
Plastic Filling instruments are used to deliver restorative materials to the cavity preparation and contour the restorative materials.
Design Number: 4
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: J&J Instruments Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
9. Microfil Composite Instruments, Double End – Carving, Blue
Almore Microfil Composite Instruments are lightweight and ideal for composite restoration development.
- Autoclavable
- Tips at the black end of instruments are replaceable
- Gold instrument is designed for use in the incisal area
- Green Instrument is designed for use in the gingival area
- Blue instrument is designed for carving
Manufacturer Name: Almore Mfg Company
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Shape: Carver
10. Patterson® Composite and Plastic Filling Instruments – 6, Double End
- Available in double-end anodized aluminum and stainless steel
- Anodized aluminum features nonstick surface that will not corrode or stain; lightweight handle improves tactile feel; black color makes these instruments easy to identify
- Both models are easy to clean
- Made in the USA
Design Number: 6
Handle Material: Anodized Aluminum
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
