Hand-waxing dental instruments are used to carve, sculpt and shape wax models.
Table 1: Comparison of Numbers for Top 10 Hand Waxing Instruments
| Instrument | Design Number | Handle Material | Handle Type | Number of Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeCron 5 Wax Carver, Double End | 5 | Stainless Steel | 41 Round | Double |
| Waxing Instruments, Double End – Waxing Instrument 5 | 5 | N/A | 41 Round | Double |
| Thomas Color Instrument 4 Red, Double End | 4 | Plastic | N/A | Double |
| Titanium Nitride Wax Carver, Double End – 1.5 mm Chisel | N/A | N/A | N/A | Double |
| PK Thomas Wax Instruments, Double End – DE1 | N/A | N/A | Standard | Double |
| LeCron 5 Wax Carver – 6-1/2″, Double End | 5 | N/A | N/A | Double |
| Patterson® Akers Wax Carver Complete, Double End | N/A | N/A | N/A | Double |
| Roach Wax Carver, Double End | N/A | Stainless Steel | Round | Double |
| Titan Nitride-Coated Margin Carver, Double End | 1/2 | N/A | N/A | Double |
| Waxing Instruments, Double End – Waxing Instrument 3 | 3 | N/A | 41 Round | Double |
Table 2: Comparison of Features for Top 10 Hand Waxing Instruments
| Instrument | Manufacturer Name | Tip Coating | Tip Material | Tip Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeCron 5 Wax Carver, Double End | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Uncoated | Stainless Steel | Lecron |
| Waxing Instruments, Double End – Waxing Instrument 5 | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | N/A | N/A | Carver |
| Thomas Color Instrument 4 Red, Double End | Almore Mfg Company | Uncoated | Stainless Steel | Carver, Waxing |
| Titanium Nitride Wax Carver, Double End – 1.5 mm Chisel | Kerr Restoratives | Titanium | N/A | Chisel |
| PK Thomas Wax Instruments, Double End – DE1 | Premier Dental Products | N/A | N/A | PK Thomas |
| LeCron 5 Wax Carver – 6-1/2″, Double End | Dixon Inc. | N/A | Stainless Steel | Lecron |
| Patterson® Akers Wax Carver Complete, Double End | Patterson Dental Supply | N/A | N/A | Carver |
| Roach Wax Carver, Double End | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | Uncoated | Stainless Steel | Roach |
| Titan Nitride-Coated Margin Carver, Double End | Kerr Restoratives | Titanium | N/A | Large Scoop, Margin Carver |
| Waxing Instruments, Double End – Waxing Instrument 3 | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | N/A | N/A | Pointed Burnisher |
Table 3: Comparison of Additional Features for Top 10 Hand Waxing Instruments
| Instrument | Package Quantity | Other Features |
|---|---|---|
| LeCron 5 Wax Carver, Double End | 1/Pkg | N/A |
| Waxing Instruments, Double End – Waxing Instrument 5 | 1/Pkg | Used for waxing procedures and techniques |
| Thomas Color Instrument 4 Red, Double End | 1/Pkg | Lightweight and features a sturdy stainless steel tip |
Top 10 Wax & Plastic Patterns and Molds for Dental Labs and Offices
1. LeCron 5 Wax Carver
LeCron 5 Wax Carver is used for laboratory waxing.
Design Number: 5
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: 41 Round
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Coating: Uncoated
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Type: Lecron
Top 10 Dental Lab Waxing Instruments
2. Waxing Instruments
Waxing Instruments are used for waxing procedures and techniques, including perfecting the external contours and removing excess wax.
Design Number: 5
Handle Type: 41 Round
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Carver
3. Thomas Color Instrument 4 Red
Quality hand instrument with a waxing and carving tip. Lightweight and features a sturdy stainless steel tip.
Design Number: 4
Handle Material: Plastic
Manufacturer Name: Almore Mfg Company
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Coating: Uncoated
Tip Color: Red
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Type: Carver, Waxing
4. Titanium Nitride Wax Carver
Each titanium nitride wax carvers instrument half comes with a threaded connector.
Manufacturer Name: Kerr Restoratives
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Coating: Titanium
Tip Type: Chisel
5. PK Thomas Wax Instruments
PK Thomas Wax Instruments are ideal for waxing procedures and techniques.
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: Premier Dental Products
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: PK Thomas
6. LeCron 5 Wax Carver
LeCron 5 Wax Carver is used for laboratory waxing.
Design Number: 5
Manufacturer Name: Dixon Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Type: Lecron
7. Patterson® Akers Wax Carver Complete
Patterson® Akers Wax Carver is a double-ended instrument specially designed for precision wax carving and setup work. It is one of the most widely used designs in dental labs.
Contains: 1 handle, 1 blade, and 1 spoon
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Carver
8. Roach Wax Carver
Roach wax carver is used for laboratory waxing.
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Round
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Coating: Uncoated
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Type: Roach
9. Titan Nitride Coated Margin Carver
This instrument has been specifically designated for carving the margins of dipped wax copings.
- Includes large scoop paired with 1/2 Hollenback and regular and threaded connector
- Titanium nitride-coated blades
Design Number: 1/2
Manufacturer Name: Kerr Restoratives
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Coating: Titanium
Tip Type: Large Scoop, Margin Carver
10. Waxing Instruments
Design Number: 3
Handle Type: 41 Round
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Pointed Burnisher
