Restorative & Operative
Excavators, carvers, burnishers, condensers, composite and amalgam instruments for restorative and operative dentistry.
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Filling Instrument C49
The C49 filling instrument is a double-ended restorative hand instrument for carrying, compacting, and contouring plastic restorative materials at the cavity site. Each working end offers a small angled flat-face paddle with a titanium-nitride coating that resists sticking to amalgam, glass-ionomer, and composite alike, so material releases cleanly from the blade and remains on the restoration. The dual angulation handles both buccal and lingual approaches without rotating between instruments. A lightweight hollow handle with alternating colour-coded bands offers a high-tactility wet grip and clear chairside identification on a busy tray. This Equate Instruments instrument is built for fully autoclavable reprocessing and supplied non-sterile for standard cassette handling.
Filling Instrument PFI 8A
The PFI 8A is a double-ended plastic filling instrument for finishing and contouring plastic restorative materials at the cavity site. Slender angled working ends offer a small paddle-style tip that sweeps excess material off a restoration and blends the margin into the cavosurface outline. Both ends are fully titanium-coated so amalgam, glass-ionomer, and composite release cleanly from the blade rather than dragging with the tip. A 9.5 mm lightweight hollow handle carries alternating blue colour-coded bands for quick chairside identification and a high-tactility wet grip. This Equate Instruments instrument is built for fully autoclavable reprocessing and supplied non-sterile for standard cassette handling.
Filling Instrument UP1 - Titanium-Nitride Hollow Handle
The UP1 filling instrument is a double-ended plastic filling hand instrument used to place, shape, and adapt direct composite and other plastic restorative materials during operative dentistry. Both working ends carry a blue titanium nitride coating that reduces material stick and improves visibility against tooth structure. The instrument is mounted on a lightweight hollow stainless-steel handle with a knurled barrel and blue accent rings. The balanced feel and secure grip reduce hand fatigue across extended restorative appointments. Supplied non-sterile by Equate Instruments and fully autoclavable for routine in-office steam sterilisation.
Plastic Filling Instrument PFI 6 - Titanium-Nitride Hollow Handle
The PFI 6 is a double-ended plastic filling instrument designed for placing and adapting composite and other plastic restorative materials. One end is a fine curved probe-style tip for detail work at cavity margins, while the other is a broad flat paddle for packing and contouring larger increments. Both working ends are titanium nitride coated to reduce sticking of composite, improve visibility against tooth structure, and preserve edge definition. The lightweight hollow stainless-steel handle is knurled with blue accent rings for a secure tactile grip. Supplied non-sterile by Equate Instruments and fully autoclavable.
Dental Plugger 1.8 / 2.5 mm Titanium
The dental plugger is a double-ended restorative condenser used to pack and condense composite, amalgam, or restorative filling material into the prepared cavity. Its slim working ends apply focused axial pressure against the restoration so the operator achieves a dense, void-free condensation at the cavity floor and along the margins. The titanium-coated shaft is lightweight and non-stick, limiting material pull-back during condensation, and the hollow anatomical handle supports a fatigue-reducing grip. Fully autoclavable and supplied non-sterile by Equate Instruments for in-office steam processing in pouches or cassettes.
Double-Ended Filling Plugger 2.5 mm / 3.8 mm - Hollow Handle
This double-ended filling plugger carries smooth flat tips at two calibrated diameters - 2.5 mm and 3.8 mm - for condensing and packing plastic restorative materials into prepared cavities. The flat working faces apply even pressure so filling material adapts cleanly against the preparation walls and eliminates voids. Both tips are titanium nitride coated for reduced stick and improved visual contrast against the filling material. The lightweight hollow stainless-steel handle carries a knurled barrel with blue accent rings for a balanced, tactile grip during condensation. Supplied non-sterile by Equate Instruments and fully autoclavable.
Dental Plugger 1.3 / 1.8 mm Titanium
The dental plugger is a double-ended restorative condenser used to pack and condense composite, amalgam, or restorative filling material into the prepared cavity. Its slim working ends apply focused axial pressure against the restoration so the operator achieves a dense, void-free condensation at the cavity floor and along the margins. The titanium-coated shaft is lightweight and non-stick, limiting material pull-back during condensation, and the hollow anatomical handle supports a fatigue-reducing grip. Fully autoclavable and supplied non-sterile by Equate Instruments for in-office steam processing in pouches or cassettes.
Dental Plugger 1.0 / 1.3 mm Titanium
The dental plugger is a double-ended restorative condenser used to pack and condense composite, amalgam, or restorative filling material into the prepared cavity. Its slim working ends apply focused axial pressure against the restoration so the operator achieves a dense, void-free condensation at the cavity floor and along the margins. The titanium-coated shaft is lightweight and non-stick, limiting material pull-back during condensation, and the hollow anatomical handle supports a fatigue-reducing grip. Fully autoclavable and supplied non-sterile by Equate Instruments for in-office steam processing in pouches or cassettes.
Excavator 65/66 - Titanium-Coated Double-Ended
The 65/66 excavator is a double-ended restorative hand instrument used to remove carious dentin, debris, and remnants of temporary fillings during cavity preparation. Each working end carries a precision-ground spoon-shaped blade angled at the classic 65/66 pattern so the operator can reach both mesial and distal cavity walls without repositioning the grip. The instrument from Equate Instruments pairs a lightweight hollow stainless-steel handle with titanium-coated working tips for added surface hardness and visual contrast against dentin. The knurled grip zones support tactile control during deliberate scooping strokes, and the full instrument is autoclavable for standard in-clinic sterilisation workflows.
Excavator 129/130 - Titanium-Coated Double-Ended
The 129/130 excavator is a double-ended restorative hand instrument used to remove carious dentin, debris, and remnants of temporary fillings during cavity preparation. Each working end carries a precision-ground spoon-shaped blade in the 129/130 pattern so the operator can address both mesial and distal cavity walls without repositioning the grip. The instrument from Equate Instruments combines a lightweight hollow stainless-steel handle with titanium-coated working tips for added surface hardness and clear visual contrast against dentin. The knurled grip zones support deliberate scooping strokes, and the full instrument is autoclavable for standard in-clinic sterilisation workflows.
Composite Knife / Carver - Non-Stick Double-Ended
This double-ended composite knife and carver is designed for removing excess material and defining anatomy during direct restorative procedures. One end is a fine curved knife-style tip for trimming interproximal flash and refining margins, while the other is an angled flat carver for sculpting cusps and grooves before light-curing. Both tips carry a non-stick coating so composite releases cleanly during carving, reducing pull-out of set or semi-set material. The stainless-steel body is mounted on a knurled hollow handle with gold accent rings for a balanced tactile grip. Supplied non-sterile by Equate Instruments and fully autoclavable for standard steam-sterilisation cycles.
Plastic Filling Instrument PFI UP1 - Titanium-Nitride Hollow Handle
The PFI UP1 is a double-ended plastic filling instrument designed for placing, adapting, and contouring direct composite and other plastic restorative materials. A fine curved probe-style end reaches narrow cavity access points, while the angled flat end packs and shapes larger increments against preparation walls. Both working ends carry a titanium nitride coating that reduces composite sticking and sharpens visual contrast against tooth structure. The instrument is mounted on a lightweight hollow stainless-steel handle with a knurled barrel and blue accent rings for a balanced, tactile grip. Supplied non-sterile by Equate Instruments and fully autoclavable.
Heidemann Flex Composite Spatula 2.0 mm - Solid Handle
This Heidemann flexible composite spatula carries 2.0 mm blade tips on both ends for contouring and placing direct composite restorative material. The flexible blade follows the convexity of cavity walls and occlusal anatomy without skipping, making the spatula useful for anterior build-ups and smaller posterior layers. Both working ends are titanium nitride coated in a gold finish that reduces composite stick and improves visual contrast against tooth structure. A solid stainless-steel handle with a ribbed ergonomic profile delivers tactile control during delicate placement. Supplied non-sterile by Equate Instruments and fully autoclavable for standard steam-sterilisation cycles.
Heidemann Composite Spatula 2.5 mm - Solid Handle
This 2.5 mm Heidemann composite spatula is a double-ended restorative instrument used to place, contour, and smooth direct composite material. The mid-range blade width is a practical daily driver that covers Class II, III, and V placements without swapping instruments. Both ends carry flat paddle-shaped tips that adapt composite cleanly against cavity walls and occlusal anatomy. A solid knurled stainless-steel handle gives tactile control and a balanced feel during extended restorative appointments. Supplied non-sterile by Equate Instruments and fully autoclavable for standard steam-sterilisation cycles.
Heidemann Flex Composite Spatula 3.0 mm - Solid Handle
This 3.0 mm Heidemann flexible composite spatula is a double-ended restorative instrument built for larger posterior placements and bulk-fill composite work. The wider flexible blade covers broad occlusal anatomy in fewer passes while following cavity contour without skipping. Both ends carry flat paddle-shaped tips for clean composite adaptation against cavity walls. A solid knurled stainless-steel handle gives tactile control and a balanced feel during extended restorative appointments. Supplied non-sterile by Equate Instruments and fully autoclavable for standard steam-sterilisation cycles.
Kirkland Gingivectomy Knife Fig. 15K/16K - Titanium-Coated Solid Handle
The Kirkland Gingivectomy Knife Fig. 15K/16K is a periodontal surgical knife built for the initial bevel incision in gingivectomy and gingivoplasty procedures. The double-ended working tips present mirrored kidney-shaped blades with keen cutting edges that let the clinician follow the gingival margin on facial and lingual surfaces in a single pass. The reverse-action geometry gives reliable access to posterior retro-molar regions where visibility is limited. Finished with a titanium nitride-style coating over stainless steel, the blades show a deep plasma-blue hue that reduces operatory glare. The solid handle with coloured tactile rings offers a secure grip through long soft-tissue procedures, and the instrument is fully autoclavable. Equate Instruments hand-finishes each edge for consistent geometry across reprocessing cycles.
Kirkland 13K/14K Gingivectomy Knife - Hollow Handle
The Kirkland 13K/14K Gingivectomy Knife is a periodontal surgical knife used to make the initial bevel incision during gingivectomy and gingivoplasty. Its mirrored kidney-shaped blades on opposite ends follow the gingival margin on both facial and lingual surfaces in a single pass, and the reverse-action geometry reaches the retro-molar region where visibility is limited. The sharp peripheral edges remove excess soft tissue and contour gingival architecture predictably. Each blade is machined from surgical-grade stainless steel and mounted on a lightweight hollow handle with colour-coded tactile rings for a confident wet grip. The instrument is fully autoclavable and supplied non-sterile for in-clinic sterilisation. Equate Instruments hand-finishes each cutting edge for consistent geometry across reprocessing cycles.
Cement Spatula 6 mm
The Cement Spatula is a double-ended mixing instrument used to combine dental cements, filling materials, and impression materials in small quantities on a mixing pad or glass slab. Both working ends carry flat, paddle-shaped blades that fold and spread cement powder into liquid smoothly without creating air bubbles, producing a homogeneous mix for luting and restorative procedures. The 6 mm working blade width balances speed of mixing with precise control for small increments. Manufactured from high-grade stainless steel, the instrument is fully autoclavable and resists staining from common cements. It is a workhorse for general dentists, prosthodontists, and dental assistants preparing zinc oxide-eugenol, glass ionomer, and resin-modified cements.
Cement Spatula 6mm - Double-Ended Knurled Handle
The Cement Spatula 6mm is a double-ended mixing instrument used to proportion and incorporate luting cements, temporary filling materials and small quantities of impression material on a paper pad or glass slab. Its flat blade ends provide smooth contact against mixing surfaces for clean, air-free blending, and the 6 mm blade width suits the volumes typically handled in single-unit cement loads. A narrow pointed tip end assists with detail mixing and pad corners. The instrument is machined from surgical-grade stainless steel and mounted on a knurled handle that keeps a secure grip even when fingertips are coated in cement or bonding agents. Fully autoclavable between patients, the Equate Instruments cement spatula is engineered to stay true to profile after many reprocessing cycles.
Cement Spatula - Double-Ended Titanium-Coated Blades
The Cement Spatula is a double-ended mixing instrument used to proportion and incorporate luting cements, temporary restorative materials and small amounts of impression material on a paper pad or glass slab. Both working ends are flat blade paddles, so the same instrument serves the full mix-to-load workflow without a tool change, and the contact faces stay smooth for air-free blending that protects the cement's working time. The blades carry a titanium nitride-style coating in plasma blue for glare reduction and reduced material drag, while the solid knurled handle with colour-coded tactile rings keeps a firm wet grip. Machined from surgical-grade stainless steel and fully autoclavable, the Equate Instruments cement spatula is a reliable daily-driver for general operative trays.
Excavator 1.0 mm - Double-Ended
The 1.0 mm excavator is a double-ended restorative hand instrument used to remove carious dentin, debris, and remnants of temporary fillings during cavity preparation. Its small round spoon blades are sized for delicate access in pediatric teeth, narrow pits and fissures, and conservative cavity outlines where larger heads cannot reach. The instrument from Equate Instruments pairs a lightweight hollow stainless-steel handle with a textured knurled grip for secure tactile control during scooping strokes. The double-ended format reduces instrument swaps chairside, and the full instrument is autoclavable for standard in-clinic sterilisation workflows.
Round Excavator 1.5 mm - Solid Handle 6 mm
This round excavator is a restorative hand instrument used to remove soft carious dentin, temporary filling material, and debris during cavity preparation. The double-ended rounded working edges engage decay along the cavity walls and floor while minimising trauma to healthy dentin, keeping preparation conservative before final restoration. Crafted from surgical stainless steel with a lightweight knurled handle for a secure pen grasp, this Equate Instruments excavator is a daily-driver for operative dentistry. It is fully autoclavable and supplied non-sterile so the practice can sterilise it in its preferred cassette workflow.
Round Excavator 2.0 mm - Solid Handle 6 mm
The 2.0 mm Round Excavator is a double-ended restorative hand instrument with round, shallow-scoop working ends ground for removing carious dentine, granulation tissue, and soft debris. The rounded 2.0 mm tips lift decay without gouging surrounding enamel walls and work well for severing periodontal ligament fibres during atraumatic extraction preparation. Built on a solid stainless-steel handle with a textured diamond-knurl grip, the instrument is weighted for precise fingertip control. Manufactured from high-grade stainless steel, it is fully autoclavable and designed as a daily-driver for general dentists, operative dentists, and oral surgeons who need a versatile excavator for both caries removal and minor surgical debridement.
Excavator 2.5 mm - Double-Ended
The 2.5 mm excavator is a double-ended restorative hand instrument used to remove carious dentin, debris, and remnants of temporary fillings during cavity preparation. The mid-sized round spoon blades scoop softened tooth structure from the cavity floor while leaving a defined margin of sound dentin for restoration bonding. The instrument from Equate Instruments pairs a lightweight hollow stainless-steel handle with a textured knurled grip for secure tactile control during scooping strokes. The double-ended format reduces instrument swaps chairside, and the full instrument is autoclavable for standard in-clinic sterilisation workflows.
