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The Davis Root Tip Pick 2 is a specialized dental instrument designed to assist with the controlled manipulation and retrieval of small root fragments during tooth extraction and oral surgery. Root tip picks are commonly used when a portion of a tooth root remains within the extraction site and requires careful engagement, repositioning, or removal. The fine working profile of the Davis pattern supports precise handling in confined areas of the dental socket.
This instrument is suitable for dental extraction sets, oral surgery trays, and maxillofacial instrument collections where precise root fragment management is required. Its focused working end allows the operator to work around retained root pieces while maintaining controlled hand movements. This can be particularly useful when access to the extraction site is limited and a dedicated root tip instrument is preferred.
The Davis Root Tip Pick 2 is designed for delicate dental applications where controlled engagement of a root fragment is necessary. Proper clinical technique is important when using a root tip pick, particularly near alveolar bone, soft tissue, or other anatomical structures. The instrument should be used only for its intended application by appropriately trained dental professionals.
Typically manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel, the instrument provides the rigidity and durability expected from a reusable dental surgical tool. Stainless-steel construction offers resistance to corrosion and supports repeated cleaning and sterilization when appropriate instrument-processing procedures are followed. The smooth finished surface also facilitates inspection and routine cleaning after use.
The compact design makes the Davis Root Tip Pick 2 a useful addition to extraction and oral surgery instrument sets. It can complement dental elevators, luxating instruments, extraction forceps, curettes, and other root-removal instruments. The size 2 configuration provides an alternative within the Davis root tip pick range for clinicians selecting an appropriate instrument for the specific surgical situation.
Proper care is essential for maintaining reusable dental instruments. After use, the root tip pick should be thoroughly cleaned to remove blood, tissue, and other contaminants. The working tip should be inspected for bending, deformation, or surface damage before sterilization and reuse. Cleaning, disinfection, packaging, and sterilization should follow the healthcare facility’s validated protocol and the manufacturer’s instructions.
The Davis Root Tip Pick 2 combines a specialized working profile with durable surgical construction for controlled dental root manipulation. It is well suited for dental practices, oral surgery departments, hospitals, and professional extraction instrument sets where precision root fragment management is required.
Key Features
- Davis pattern root tip pick
- Size 2 configuration
- Fine working tip for precise dental manipulation
- Designed for retained root fragment management
- Suitable for dental extraction procedures
- Useful for oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Compact design for confined working areas
- Typically manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel
- Rigid construction supports controlled handling
- Smooth surface facilitates cleaning and inspection
- Reusable dental surgical instrument
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Davis Root Tip Pick 2 |
| Instrument Type | Root Tip Pick |
| Pattern | Davis |
| Size | 2 |
| Specialty | Dentistry / Oral Surgery |
| Primary Application | Root Tip and Fragment Manipulation |
| Material | Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel |
| Reusable | Yes |
| Sterilization | Validated Dental Instrument Sterilization Protocol |
FAQs
1. What is the Davis Root Tip Pick 2 used for?
It is designed for controlled manipulation and retrieval of retained or fractured root fragments during appropriate dental extraction and oral surgery procedures.
2. What does “Size 2” indicate?
Size 2 identifies the specific Davis root tip pick configuration within the instrument pattern.
3. Can this instrument be used for retained root fragments?
Yes. It is designed to assist with controlled engagement and manipulation of small root fragments during dental procedures.
4. Is the Davis Root Tip Pick 2 suitable for oral surgery?
Yes. It can be included in dental extraction and oral surgery instrument sets.
5. What material is the root tip pick made from?
It is typically manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability, rigidity, and resistance to corrosion.
6. Is this root tip pick reusable?
Yes. It is designed as a reusable dental instrument when properly cleaned, inspected, maintained, and sterilized.
7. How should the Davis Root Tip Pick 2 be sterilized?
It should be cleaned and sterilized according to the dental facility’s validated instrument-processing procedures and the manufacturer’s instructions.