Table 1: Comparison of numbers for Top 10 Perio & Bone Files
| Item Name | Design Number | Number of Ends | Package Quantity | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgam Files | 2/5 | Double | 1/Pkg | $53.99 |
| Bone Files | 1 | Double | 1/Pkg | $66.99 |
| Periodontal Files | 3S/4S | Double | 1/Pkg | $57.99 |
| LM Mesial-Distal Diamond File | N/A | Double | 1/Pkg | $81.99 |
| Surgical Bone File | 21 | Double | 1/Pkg | $34.29 |
| Endo Tips | K30/25 | N/A | 1/Pkg | $51.49 |
| Periodontal Files | 3/7 | Double | 1/Pkg | $55.99 |
| Tabanella Universal Bone File | N/A | Double | 1/Pkg | $260.99 |
| Schluger Bone Files | 9/10 | Double | 1/Pkg | $57.99 |
| Patterson® Surgical Bone File | 21 | Double | 1/Pkg | $40.99 |
Table 2: Comparison of features for Top 10 Perio & Bone Files
| Item Name | Application | Design Number | Handle Type | Number of Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgam Files | Finishing Gingival Margins | 2/5 | 41 Round | Double |
| Bone Files | Final Smoothing of the Bone | 1 | 522 Octagonal | Double |
| Periodontal Files | Removal of Granulomatous Tissue | 3S/4S | 2 Octagonal | Double |
| LM Mesial-Distal Diamond File | Precise Scaling of Deep Concave Root Surfaces | N/A | LM-ErgoSense® | Double |
| Surgical Bone File | Remove or Smooth Rough Edges of Alveolar Bone | 21 | N/A | Double |
| Endo Tips | Irrigation of Wide Canals or Juvenile Teeth | N/A | Straight | N/A |
| Periodontal Files | Crushing and Removing Heavy Calculus Deposits | 3/7 | Standard | Double |
| Tabanella Universal Bone File | Dissecting Thick Fibrous Tissue, Harvesting Bony Chips, Removing Ankylosed Root Tips | N/A | N/A | Double |
| Schluger Bone Files | Used Interproximally | 9/10 | 523 Octagonal | Double |
| Patterson® Surgical Bone File | Cut, Contour and Smooth Bone | 21 | N/A | Double |
Files are dental instruments with surfaces on both sides that allow for a push-and-pull motion to smooth surfaces. Files are available in a variety of shapes and sizes; each style is designed for specific purposes.
1. Wedelstaedt, # 41
Amalgam files are stainless steel and used for finishing gingival margins.
Design Number: 2/5
Handle Type: 41 Round
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Wedelstaedt
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2. #1 Wahl, Double End
#1 Wahl Bone File is used for final smoothing of the bone.
Application: Bone
Design Number: 1
Handle Type: 522 Octagonal
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Wahl
3. # 3S/4S Sugarman, Buccal/Lingual
Periodontal Files are made of stainless steel and used interproximally. File surfaces on both sides allow for push or pull application. The Sugarman 3S/4S file is ideal for the removal of granulomatous tissue in supra-bony and infra-bony pockets.
Application: Periodontal
Design Number: 3S/4S
Handle Type: 2 Octagonal
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Sugarman
4. LM Mesial-Distal Diamond File
LM Mesial-Distal Diamond File is used for precise scaling of the deep concave root surfaces and other hard-to-reach anatomical areas. The thin, flexible blade allows for easy access in mesial-distal line angles and developmental grooves.
- Diamond coated
- Designed with proven ergonomics
Application: Periodontal
Handle Type: LM-ErgoSense®
Manufacturer Name: PLANMECA INC
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
5. # 21 Miller, Double End
Surgical Bone File is used to remove or smooth rough edges of alveolar bone during surgical procedures.
- Small, rounded end is 5.5 mm wide
- Large, rounded end is 7.5 mm wide
- Cross-cut serrations
- Made from high-quality German stainless steel
- Made in the U.S.A.
Application: Surgical
Design Number: 21
Manufacturer Name: Nordent Mfg Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Miller
6. Ultrasonic, K30/25
Ultrasonic Endo Tip K30/25 is used for the irrigation of wide canals or juvenile teeth.
- 25 mm length
- Used with a disinfectant solution
Manufacturer Name: Satelec, Div Of Acteon
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Straight
7. # 3/7 Hirschfeld, Buccal/Lingual
Periodontal Files are used interproximally to crush and remove heavy calculus deposits.
Application: Periodontal
Design Number: 3/7
Handle Diameter: 1/4″
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: American Eagle Instruments
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
8. Tabanella Universal Bone File
Hu-Friedy’s Tabanella Universal Bone File is expertly designed to dissect thick fibrous tissue, harvest bony chips, and remove ankylosed root tips.
- Designed for the dissection of fibrous tissue and removal of root tips
- Curved design reduces flap perforation risk
- Large steel handle reduces wrist and hand discomfort
- Handcrafted from high-grade surgical stainless steel for increased longevity and resistance to corrosion
Application: Surgical
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
9. Schluger Bone Files
Schluger Bone Files #9/10, whose file surfaces on both sides allow for push or pull application. It is used interproximally.
Application: Periodontal
Design Number: 9/10
Handle Type: 523 Octagonal
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Type: Schluger
10. Patterson® Surgical Bone File
Patterson® Surgical Bone File is used to cut, contour, and smooth bone.
- Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for excellent performance and longevity
- Handle design helps to reduce the risk of rolling off a set-up tray
Design Number: 21
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Manufacturer Name: PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY
Number of Ends: Double
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Material: Stainless Steel
Tip Type: Miller
