Scissors are used for cutting and trimming various dental materials.
Table 1: Comparison of Digits and Numbers for Top 10 Dental Scissors
| Name of Item | Blade Shape | Blade Texture | Handle Material | Overall Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph | Straight | Serrated | Stainless Steel | 5-1/2″ |
| Crown & Collar | Straight | Smooth | Stainless Steel | 4-3/4″ |
| Iris Micro-Surgical | Straight | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Patterson Kelly Gum | Curved | Serrated | Stainless Steel | 6-1/4″ |
| Crown & Gold | Curved | Smooth | Stainless Steel | 4.75″ |
| Black Line Iris | Straight | Serrated | Stainless Steel | 7-5/8″ |
| Plate Shears | Straight | Smooth | Not specified | Not specified |
| Metal Snip | Curved | Not specified | Not specified | 7″ |
| Patterson Kelly Gum | Angled | Serrated | Stainless Steel | 6-1/4″ |
| Surgical | Straight | Not specified | Stainless Steel | 5-1/2″ |
Table 2: Comparison of Important Features and Other Things for Top 10 Dental Scissors
| Name of Item | Application | Manufacturer Name | Scissor Type | Tip Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph | Bandage | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Joseph | Point |
| Crown & Collar | Orthodontic | Miltex by Integra | Crown & Collar | Point |
| Iris Micro-Surgical | Micro-Surgical | TBS DENTAL | Not specified | Not specified |
| Patterson Kelly Gum | Surgical | Patterson Dental Supply | Kelly | Point |
| Crown & Gold | Surgical | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Crown & Gold | Point |
| Black Line Iris | Surgical | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Iris | Point |
| Plate Shears | Heavy Duty Cutting | Buffalo Dental Mfg Co Inc. | Plate | Point |
| Metal Snip | Heavy Duty Cutting | Dixon Inc. | Metal Snip | Point |
| Patterson Kelly Gum | Surgical | Patterson Dental Supply | Kelly | Point |
| Surgical | Surgical | Miltex by Integra | Not specified | Point |
1. Hu-Friedy Surgical Scissors – Joseph, Straight
Joseph Straight bandage scissors with 1 serrated blade are used for trimming tissue or cutting sutures.
Application: Bandage
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Shape: Straight
Blade Texture: Serrated
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Straight
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Overall Length: 5-1/2″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Scissor Type: Joseph
Tip Shape: Point
2. Hu-Friedy Crown and Collar Scissors
One of the uses of crown and collar scissors is to cut through wires in orthodontic procedures.
Application: Orthodontic
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Shape: Straight
Blade Texture: Smooth
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Straight
Manufacturer Name: Miltex by Integra
Overall Length: 4-3/4″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Scissor Type: Crown & Collar
Tip Shape: Point
3. Micro-Surgical Iris Micro-Surgical Scissors
Iris Micro-Surgical Scissors are used for cutting soft tissues and sutures. The tips have tungsten carbide inserts allowing smooth, controlled cutting and maximum durability.
Application: Micro-Surgical
Blade Shape: Straight
Manufacturer Name: TBS DENTAL
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
4. Patterson® Surgical Scissors – Kelly Gum
Patterson Brand surgical scissors are made in Germany of stainless steel
Application: Surgical
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Shape: Curved
Blade Texture: Serrated
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Straight
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Overall Length: 6-1/4″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Scissor Type: Kelly
Tip Shape: Point
5. Hu-Friedy Crown and Gold Scissors
Crown and Gold Scissors are used for trimming the edges of stainless steel or gold crowns.
Application: Surgical
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Shape: Curved
Blade Texture: Smooth
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Straight
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Overall Length: 4.75″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Scissor Type: Crown & Gold
Tip Shape: Point
6. Black Line Surgical Scissors – Iris, Straight
The Black Scissors feature a performance-engineered coating for optimal edge retention, enriched contrast, and visual acuity at the surgical site with reduced light reflection. The scissors are in a Super-Cut design featuring a razor-sharp blade and serrated edge for reduced tissue slippage.
Application: Surgical
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Shape: Straight
Blade Texture: Serrated
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Overall Length: 7-5/8″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Scissor Type: Iris
Special Features: Super-Cut Design
Tip Shape: Point
7. Buffalo Plate Shears – No. 55
Plate Shears are heavy duty scissor-style instruments for multiple cutting and trimming applications. Specifically, No. 61 is excellent for trimming vacuum-forming materials.
Application: Heavy Duty Cutting
Blade Shape: Straight
Blade Texture: Smooth
Handle Shape: Curved
Manufacturer Name: Buffalo Dental Mfg Co Inc.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Scissor Type: Plate
Tip Shape: Point
8. Dixon Light Weight Metal Snips
For cutting templates and patterns from medium hard metal sheets
Application: Heavy Duty Cutting
Blade Shape: Curved
Handle Shape: Straight
Manufacturer Name: Dixon Inc.
Overall Length: 7″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Scissor Type: Metal Snip
Tip Shape: Point
9. Patterson® Surgical Scissors
Patterson Brand surgical scissors are made in Germany of stainless steel
Application: Surgical
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Shape: Angled
Blade Texture: Serrated
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Straight
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Overall Length: 6-1/4″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Scissor Type: Kelly
Tip Shape: Point
10. Miltex Surgical Scissors
Miltex recognizes and meets various clinical needs in carefully constructing its Surgical Scissors. Whether dissecting, cutting tissue, suturing or dressing material, or performing any number of important functions, the finely crafted scissors perform at a level equal to the surgical task.
Application: Surgical
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Shape: Straight
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Shape: Straight
Manufacturer Name: Miltex by Integra
Overall Length: 5-1/2″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Shape: Point
