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The Davis Root Tip Pick 1 is a specialized dental extraction instrument designed for the careful manipulation and retrieval of root fragments during oral surgery. Root tip picks are commonly used when a small portion of a tooth root remains in the extraction site and requires controlled engagement or repositioning. The fine working end of this instrument provides the precision needed for working within confined areas of the dental socket.
The Davis pattern is suitable for dental extraction sets, oral surgery trays, and clinical instrument collections used for routine and more complex tooth removal procedures. Its focused design allows the operator to work around retained root fragments while maintaining controlled hand movements. It can be particularly useful when visibility and access are limited and a smaller working tip is preferred.
The Root Tip Pick 1 is designed for delicate dental applications where a pointed or fine working end can assist with engaging a root fragment. Proper technique and clinical judgment are essential when using any root tip instrument, particularly when working close to surrounding bone, soft tissue, or anatomical structures. The instrument should be used only for its intended dental application and under appropriate professional supervision.
Typically manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel, the Davis Root Tip Pick provides the durability and rigidity expected from a reusable dental instrument. Stainless-steel construction offers resistance to corrosion and supports repeated cleaning and sterilization when appropriate instrument-care procedures are followed. A smooth surface also facilitates inspection and cleaning after use.
Its compact working design makes the instrument easy to incorporate into dental extraction and oral surgery sets. It can complement elevators, luxating instruments, extraction forceps, curettes, and other root-removal instruments. The Davis Root Tip Pick 1 may be selected when a precise, fine instrument is required for localized manipulation during dental extraction.
For reusable clinical use, proper instrument processing is essential. After a procedure, the root tip pick should be thoroughly cleaned to remove blood, tissue, and other contaminants. The working tip should be carefully inspected for bending, damage, or deformation before the instrument is returned to service. Cleaning, disinfection, packaging, and sterilization should follow the healthcare facility’s validated protocol and the manufacturer’s instructions.
The Davis Root Tip Pick 1 offers a practical combination of precision, durability, and controlled handling for dental professionals. Its specialized design makes it a useful addition to oral surgery and extraction instrument sets where accurate manipulation of small root fragments is required.
Key Features
- Davis pattern root tip pick
- Size 1 configuration
- Fine working tip for localized dental manipulation
- Designed for root fragment retrieval
- Suitable for tooth extraction procedures
- Useful for oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Compact profile 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 1 |
| Instrument Type | Root Tip Pick |
| Pattern | Davis |
| Size | 1 |
| 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 a Davis Root Tip Pick used for?
It is designed for controlled manipulation and retrieval of small retained or fractured root fragments during dental extraction and oral surgery.
2. What does “Size 1” mean?
Size 1 identifies the specific Davis root tip pick configuration and working-tip size within the instrument pattern.
3. Can this instrument be used for root fragment removal?
Yes. It is intended to assist with controlled engagement and manipulation of root fragments during appropriate dental procedures.
4. Is the Davis Root Tip Pick suitable for oral surgery?
Yes. It can be incorporated into 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 be sterilized?
It should be cleaned and sterilized according to the dental facility’s validated instrument-processing protocol and the manufacturer’s instructions.
