Expressor spatula (from Latin exprimo, expressum - squeeze, squeeze out) is a dental instrument designed to remove plaque and soft tartar.
The expressor spatula has a working part in the form of a spatula and is used for scraping soft dental plaque from the surface of the teeth. Thanks to its shape, the spatula allows you to clean hard-to-reach areas of the teeth.
The expressor spatula is made of stainless steel. The working surface of the spatula has rounded edges so as not to injure tooth enamel and gums. Spatulas are available in various sizes and shapes to clean all groups of teeth.
The expressor spatula is used by a dentist or hygienist during professional oral hygiene. This tool allows you to effectively remove plaque and tartar without damaging the hard tissues of the tooth. Correct use of the expressor spatula helps maintain periodontal health and prevent caries.
An expressor spatula (from the Latin exprimo, expressum - “to squeeze out, squeeze out”) is a dental instrument used by dentists to remove tartar and soft plaque.
The express spatula has a narrow blade, rounded edges and a long handle. Thanks to its shape, it allows you to carefully penetrate into the interdental spaces and remove plaque and tartar from there without damaging the enamel of the teeth and gums.
Doctors use an expressor spatula during professional teeth cleaning to effectively remove dental plaque. The spatula helps clean hard-to-reach areas of the teeth that are difficult to reach with a regular toothbrush.
In addition, the express spatula is used after removing dental plaque with ultrasound or sandblasting to finalize the surface of the teeth.
Thus, the spatula-expressor is an important tool for the dentist, which allows you to thoroughly clean the patient’s teeth and gums from plaque and tartar.