Dental Carver for Occlusal Anatomy
Double-ended stainless steel carver for shaping cusp, groove and fissure anatomy in amalgam and wax surfaces.
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- 8690000000722
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Description
A carver is the double-ended hand instrument used to create cusp and groove anatomy on the occlusal surface of a restoration. Clinically, once an amalgam restoration has been condensed into the cavity, excess material is removed before the amalgam sets and the cusp tips and fissure pattern are shaped with the carver to match the neighbouring tooth anatomy. This step is not merely cosmetic: an occlusal surface that has not been carved correctly creates a premature contact, which can fracture the restoration margin and leave the patient with an uncomfortable bite. The instrument is also used to make the restoration margin continuous with the tooth surface, since material left standing at the margin encourages plaque accumulation and secondary caries. In the dental laboratory the carver is used to build the occlusal surface in wax modelling and to remove surplus wax. Keeping the blade sharp matters: a dull carver drags the material instead of cutting it and leaves marks on the surface. The instrument is stainless steel and can be sterilised in an autoclave.
Specifications
| Product type | Carver — instrument for shaping occlusal anatomy |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Ends | Double-ended |
| Function | Shaping cusp, groove and fissure anatomy |
| Clinical use | Carving the occlusal surface of an amalgam restoration before it sets |
| Laboratory use | Building the occlusal surface and removing excess in wax modelling |
| Margin finishing | Making the restoration margin continuous with tooth structure |
| Sterilisation | Autoclavable |
| Care | The blade must stay sharp; a dull carver drags wax and amalgam |
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