Comparison Table for Instrument Sharpening Tools
| Item Name | Manufacturer Name | Package Quantity | Product Type | Sharpener Features | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpening Test Sticks – Single Sharpening Test Stick | American Eagle Instruments | 1/Pkg | Test Stick | Cylindrical | – |
| D.I.S.C.™ Instrument Sharpening System | PREMIER DENTAL PRODUCTS CO | 1/Pkg | Sharpening Machine | Autoclavable, Contains: 1 sharpener, 2 sharpening stones and 1 comprehensive guide to sharpening | Old Manufacturer #: 9048091 |
| Luxator Sharpening Stone | Directa Inc | 1/Pkg | Sharpening Stone | Simple forward technique, Concave cylindrical stone | Compatible Instruments: Luxating Elevator |
| InstRenew® Sharpening Assistant – Autoclavable Test Stick | NORDENT MANUFACTURING CO | 1/Pkg | Test Stick | Precise sharpening assistant, Blade Positioner, Tip Clamp, Sharpening Cone | Dimensions: 1/4″ W x 4″ L |
| Composition Sharpening Stones – Cylinder 305 HP | HU-FRIEDY | 1/Pkg | Sharpening Stone | Made of white aluminum oxide, Compatible Instruments: Handpiece, Grit: Coarse | Oil Use: Oil Not Required, Sharpener Material: Aluminum Oxide, Sharpener Shape: Cylindrical |
| Sharpen Honing Stone – Red | RX Honing Machine Corp | 1/Pkg | Sharpening Stone | Snap in design, Rotated for even wear, Round surface | – |
| Diamond Sharpening Cards – Extra Fine Grit | HU-FRIEDY | 1/Pkg | Sharpening Stone | Diamond coating, Durable surface, Easy clean-up, Grit: Extra Fine | Oil Use: Oil Not Required, Sharpener Material: Diamond, Sharpener Shape: Rectangular |
| Sharpening Stones – Precision Synthetic, Medium | INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SALES LLC | 1/Pkg | Sharpening Stone | Grit: Medium | – |
| Sharpen Stone Arkansas – 3″ x 1″ | GROBET FILE CO OF AMERICA INC | 1/Pkg | Sharpening Stone | They are made of natural close-density oilstones. | |
| Gleason Guide™ | PDT INC | 1/Pkg | Sharpening Machine | Used to facilitate and guide instrument blade sharpening. | – |
Stones, guide plates, oils, and other tools are used for either motorized or hand-held sharpening of dental instruments.
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1. Sharpening Test Sticks – Single Sharpening Test Stick
A Sharpening Test Stick is used to test how sharp of the edge of a blade is.
Manufacturer Name: American Eagle Instruments
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Test Stick
Sharpener Shape: Cylindrical
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2. D.I.S.C.™ Instrument Sharpening System
The D.I.S.C.™ instrument sharpener system is ideal for routine sharpening as well as for chairside touch-ups.
- Resharpens instruments in seconds to make scaling and root planing more effective
- Less effort by the dental professional
- Autoclavable
Brand: D.I.S.C.
Contains: 1 sharpener, 2 sharpening stones and 1 comprehensive guide to sharpening
Manufacturer Name: PREMIER DENTAL PRODUCTS CO
Old Manufacturer #: 9048091
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Sharpening Machine
3. Luxator Sharpening Stone
Luxator Sharpening Stone keeps each blade in good working condition.
- Simple forward technique will maintain proper sharpness
- Concave cylindrical stone will keep ideal anatomical curvature
Compatible Instruments: Luxating Elevator
Manufacturer Name: Directa Inc
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Sharpening Stone
4. InstRenew® Sharpening Assistant – Autoclavable Test Stick
InstRenew® Sharpening Assistant makes it easy for anyone to sharpen any brand and any pattern of scalers and curettes with professional results every time.
- Precise sharpening assistant is faster and easier
- Maintains angle every time you sharpen your instruments
- Blade Positioner automatically locks every instrument into the correct position
- Tip Clamp allows you to easily grasp the instrument on any straight portion of the shank
- Sharpening Cone is cut at the correct 75° angle for every brand and every pattern of scalers and curettes
Dimensions: 1/4″ W x 4″ L
Manufacturer Name: NORDENT MANUFACTURING CO
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Test Stick
5. Composition Sharpening Stones – Cylinder 305 HP
- Mandrel mounted handpiece stones
- Restores the cutting edge of dull instruments
- Made of white aluminum oxide
Compatible Instruments: Handpiece
Dimensions: 3/4″ W x 1/4″ H
Grit: Coarse
Manufacturer Name: HU-FRIEDY
Oil Use: Oil Not Required
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Sharpening Stone
Sharpener Material: Aluminum Oxide
Sharpener Shape: Cylindrical
6. Sharpen Honing Stone – Red
Sharpening Honing Stone is used to sharpen explorers, spoons and excavators.
- Snap in design
- Rotated for even wear
- Round surface
Manufacturer Name: RX Honing Machine Corp
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Sharpening Stone
7. Diamond Sharpening Cards – Extra Fine Grit
Diamond Sharpening Cards contain a uniform coating of industrial diamonds bonded to stainless steel to provide a hard, flat surface for instrument sharpening.
- Available in three grit levels to satisfy sharpening needs from regular maintenance to reconditioning
- Durable surface resists grooving and ditching
- Remains flat after repeated use
- Easy clean-up via ultrasonic cleaner and steam sterilization
- No oil lubrication needed
- Credit-card size sharpeners fit readily into sterilization pouches or cassettes
Grit: Extra Fine
Manufacturer Name: HU-FRIEDY
Oil Use: Oil Not Required
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Sharpening Stone
Sharpener Material: Diamond
Sharpener Shape: Rectangular
8. Sharpening Stones – Precision Synthetic, Medium
Sharpening Stones do not need lubricant and may be sterilized by any method.
Grit: Medium
Manufacturer Name: INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SALES LLC
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Sharpening Stone
9. Sharpen Stone Arkansas – 3″ x 1″
Sharpen Stone Arkansas sharpens tools such as gravers and knives. They are made of natural close-density oilstones.
Dimensions: 1″ W x 3″ L
Manufacturer Name: GROBET FILE CO OF AMERICA INC
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Sharpening Stone
10. Gleason Guide™
The Gleason Guide™ is used to facilitate and guide instrument blade sharpening.
Manufacturer Name: PDT INC
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Sharpening Machine
