How do you use Gleason?
How do you use Gleason?
By following a simple 3 step process, you can maintain your edge easily and quickly:
- Stop. Place the back of your instrument’s blade against the stop.
- Rest. Lower the instrument until the terminal shank is resting against the bar.
- Glide. Move your instrument in a gliding motion across the stone using light pressure.
How sharp is a curette?
Specifications: Length: 11″ (28cm) Tip Size: #00 – #6, 5.0mm – 14mm. Tip Type: Sharp.
How often should dental instruments be replaced?
Expected instrument lifespan: the average life of an instrument made of emerging metal technology, which should last an average of 15 to 18 months.
How is the Gleason guide used in instrument sharpening?
The Gleason Guide™ is used to facilitate and guide instrument blade sharpening. Prices in Green indicate discounted price.
How to maintain the edge of a Gleason?
By following a simple 3 step process, you can maintain your edge easily and quickly: 1 Stop. Place the back of your instrument’s blade against the stop. 2 Rest. Lower the instrument until the terminal shank is resting against the bar. 3 Glide. Move your instrument in a gliding motion across the stone using light pressure.
What’s the best way to sharpen dental instruments?
By following a simple 3 step process, you can maintain your edge easily and quickly: Stop. Place the back of your instrument’s blade against the stop. Rest. Lower the instrument until the terminal shank is resting against the bar. Glide. Move your instrument in a gliding motion across the stone using light pressure.
Why do you need a PDT sharpening stone?
PDT’s fine ceramic sharpening stone helps maintain your instruments edge by removing only small amounts of metal during restoration. This helps keep your instruments sharp, and increases their longevity.
