Rongeurs are surgical dental instruments that trim, contour, and remove bone after extractions. Generally, rongeurs have a spring mechanism between the handles and a sharpened working end.
Table 1: Dental Rongeurs Comparison by Price, Length, and Package Quantity
| Product Name | Price | Length | Manufacturer Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rongeurs – # 5S Cleveland, Side Cutting, 6″ | $206.99 | 6″ | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. |
| Rongeurs – # 1A Mead, 6-1/2″ | $215.99 | 6-1/2″ | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. |
| Rongeurs – # 1 Friedman, 5-1/2″, 30° Angle | $234.99 | 5-1/2″ | Nordent Mfg Inc. |
| Rongeurs – Beyer, Double Action Hinged, 7″ | $319.99 | 7″ | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. |
| Rongeurs – # 2 Blumenthal, 6-1/4″, 30° Angle | $399.99 | 6-1/4″ | Nordent Mfg Inc. |
| Rongeur – # 4A, 6.5″ | $405.99 | 6.5″ | PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY |
| Rongeurs – # 4A Cleveland, 6-3/4″ | $435.99 | 6-3/4″ | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. |
| Micro-Friedman Rongeur | $439.99 | N/A | PDT INC |
| Tissue Nippers – Sugarman Nipro | $468.99 | N/A | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. |
| FRINGS® Rongeur – # 10, Upper Universal | $506.99 | N/A | TBS DENTAL |
Table 2: Dental Rongeurs Comparison by Tip Type, Beak Angle and Manufacturer
| Product Name | Tip Type | Beak Angle | Manufacturer Name | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rongeurs – # 5S Cleveland, Side Cutting, 6″ | Cleveland | N/A | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Stainless Steel |
| Rongeurs – # 1A Mead, 6-1/2″ | Mead | N/A | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | N/A |
| Rongeurs – # 1 Friedman, 5-1/2″, 30° Angle | Friedman | 30° | Nordent Mfg Inc. | N/A |
| Rongeurs – Beyer, Double Action Hinged, 7″ | Beyer | N/A | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Stainless Steel |
| Rongeurs – # 2 Blumenthal, 6-1/4″, 30° Angle | Blumenthal | 30° | Nordent Mfg Inc. | N/A |
| Rongeur – # 4A, 6.5″ | N/A | N/A | PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY | Stainless Steel |
| Rongeurs – # 4A Cleveland, 6-3/4″ | Cleveland | N/A | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. |
1. Patterson # 5S Cleveland
Rongeurs are used for trimming and re-contouring alveolar bone and gross tissue removal.
- Side cutting
Design Number: 5S
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Material: Stainless Steel
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Cleveland
2. Patterson Rongeurs – # 1A Mead
Rongeurs are used for trimming and re-contouring alveolar bone and gross tissue removal.
- End cutting
Design Number: 1A
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Mead
3. Patterson Rongeurs – # 1 Friedman
Rongeurs are used to contour and remove alveolar bone during extraction procedures. Friedman #1 has narrow profile blades cut around the entire periphery.
- Hardened and tempered to maintain sharpness
- Satin finish eliminates glare
Beak Angle: 30°
Manufacturer Name: Nordent Mfg Inc.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Friedman
4. Beyer, Double Action Hinged
Rongeurs are used for trimming and re-contouring alveolar bone and gross tissue removal.
- End cutting
- Double action hinge has increased leverage and requires less hand compression
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Material: Stainless Steel
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Beyer
5. Blumenthal Rongeur
Rongeurs are used to contour and remove alveolar bone during extraction procedures. Blumenthal #2 has standard profile blades cut around the entire periphery.
- Hardened and tempered to maintain sharpness
- Satin finish eliminates glare
Beak Angle: 30°
Manufacturer Name: Nordent Mfg Inc.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Blumenthal
6. Patterson Rongeur – # 4A, 6.5″
Rongeur is used to cut, trim and re-contour the alveolar bone and for gross tissue removal.
- Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for excellent performance and longevity
- Serrated handle enhances grip and control
Design Number: 4A
Manufacturer Name: PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY
Material: Stainless Steel
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
7. Rongeurs – # 4A Cleveland, 6-3/4″
Rongeurs are used for trimming and re-contouring alveolar bone and gross tissue removal.
- End cutting
Design Number: 4A
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Material: Stainless Steel
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Cleveland
8. Micro-Friedman Rongeur
Micro-Friedman Rongeurs are used for cutting and reshaping bone fragments or tissue. They were expertly crafted with strength and precision to achieve their purpose cleanly and efficiently.
- Universal for upper and lower use
- S-shaped
Manufacturer Name: PDT INC
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Micro-Friedman
9. Tissue Nippers – Sugarman Nipro
Tissue Nippers are used for accentuating interproximal gingival contour during soft tissue surgery.
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Material: Stainless Steel
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Sugarman
10. FRINGS® Rongeur – # 10
FRINGS® Rongeurs are used for trimming and recontouring alveolar bone and gross tissue removal during oral maxillofacial surgery. The internal spring-loaded hinge eliminates the need to open it with one’s fingers for a more ergonomic experience.
Design Number: 10
Latex Free: Yes
Manufacturer Name: TBS DENTAL
Material: Stainless Steel
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Upper Universal
