Dental Instruments

The dental instruments collection brings together more than 5,500 tools for examination, extraction, restoration, orthodontics, and hygiene. Find American pattern extracting forceps by figure number, root and periosteal elevators, sickle scalers and curettes, explorers and mirrors, orthodontic pliers and wire cutters, plus complete dental sets for surgeries and student kits.

Dentists restocking operatories, clinics setting up new chairs, and dental students building their first kits can browse by subcategory — elevators, scalers, pliers, dental sets, extracting forceps — and order everything in one place with secure checkout. Each listing shows the instrument type and size so you can match it to the procedure.

Frequently asked questions

Which dental instruments do I need for extractions?
Extractions typically call for extracting forceps matched to the tooth (upper/lower, molar/premolar by figure number) plus root elevators to luxate the tooth first. Periosteal elevators help reflect soft tissue. Many buyers add a dental set that bundles the common pieces.

What is the difference between American and English pattern forceps?
They are two traditional design patterns for dental extracting forceps with different handle and beak geometry. Both extract the same teeth; the choice comes down to the clinician’s training and hand preference.

What should a dental student buy first?
Start with the basics: mirror, explorer, college pliers, a few scalers, and an elevator or two. Pre-assembled student dental sets bundle these at a lower combined cost than buying each instrument separately.

How do I pick the right scaler?
Match the scaler to the job: sickle scalers for supragingival calculus on crowns, curettes for subgingival work and root planing. Check the tip design and handle grip for the surfaces you treat most.

Do you carry orthodontic instruments?
Yes — the orthodontic pliers subcategory covers distal end cutters, ligature cutters, banding pliers, and tungsten-carbide options, plus tools for working with brackets and wire.