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Most Dental Instrument Manufacturers Hate Dental Instrument Re-tipping Companies
Most manufacturers of dental instruments recommend against dental instrument re-tipping. Their reasoning is disingenuous and designed to protect their profits. Some manufacturers will say:
Did you know that the joints on pliers, cutters, needle holders and others can loosen. Bauer Dental can tighten the joint of your instrument insuring proper function. Needle Holders and pliers can be adjusted for proper bite.
Obviously over time your cutters as well as other tools will need sharpening and repair.
When To Sharpen Your Dental Instruments
Dental Instrument Sharpening is an essential part of your practice. As you already know dull instruments can cause hand fatigue and discomfort for the patient.Many of you sharpen your own instruments. Most use a stone. Here are some tips to help you save money. Look at the blade under light, if it reflects light the instrument needs to be sharpened. While there are no set rules on how often you should sharpen, I would recommend after each use or at the first sign of the unit being dull. One idea
