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Dental excavators are specialized instruments used in dentistry to remove decayed or damaged tooth structure, debris, and temporary filling materials. They feature sharp, spoon-shaped tips that allow for precise and efficient removal of carious tissue while preserving healthy tooth structure. These tools are essential for cavity preparation and restorative procedures.
Names and Types of Dental Excavators:
Spoon Excavator:
A single-ended instrument with a spoon-shaped tip.
Commonly used for removing soft decay and debris.
Double-Ended Excavator:
Features two spoon-shaped tips of different sizes.
Provides versatility for various cavity sizes.
Black Spoon Excavator:
A robust excavator with a larger, rounded spoon tip.
Ideal for removing larger amounts of decayed tissue.
Bin Angle Excavator:
Features a unique angled design for better access to posterior teeth.
Commonly used in deep cavity preparations.
Disposable Excavators:
Single-use excavators for hygiene and convenience.
Pre-sterilized and ready for immediate use.
Hatchet Excavator:
Combines a sharp edge with a spoon-shaped tip.
Used for precise removal of decay and shaping cavity walls.
Cleoid-Discoid Excavator:
Features a cleoid (rounded) and discoid (flat) tip.
Ideal for carving and contouring restorative materials.
Tilting Excavator:
Designed with a tilting head for better access to difficult areas.
Commonly used in root canal treatments.
Names and Types of Dental Excavators:
Spoon Excavator:
A single-ended instrument with a spoon-shaped tip.
Commonly used for removing soft decay and debris.
Double-Ended Excavator:
Features two spoon-shaped tips of different sizes.
Provides versatility for various cavity sizes.
Black Spoon Excavator:
A robust excavator with a larger, rounded spoon tip.
Ideal for removing larger amounts of decayed tissue.
Bin Angle Excavator:
Features a unique angled design for better access to posterior teeth.
Commonly used in deep cavity preparations.
Disposable Excavators:
Single-use excavators for hygiene and convenience.
Pre-sterilized and ready for immediate use.
Hatchet Excavator:
Combines a sharp edge with a spoon-shaped tip.
Used for precise removal of decay and shaping cavity walls.
Cleoid-Discoid Excavator:
Features a cleoid (rounded) and discoid (flat) tip.
Ideal for carving and contouring restorative materials.
Tilting Excavator:
Designed with a tilting head for better access to difficult areas.
Commonly used in root canal treatments.

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