ARE YOUR INSTRUMENTS SHARP ENOUGH?
Resharpening of dental instruments makes a difference
As per lecture by RDH, SCs Kathleen Bokrossy (see below) precision, efficiency, and patient care – these are the hallmarks of effective dental practice, and maintaining sharp instruments plays a crucial role in achieving them. Every well-honed edge enhances tactile sensitivity, reduces practitioner fatigue, and ensures optimal clinical performance.
Watch the complete lecture series on the care and maintenance of dental hygiene instruments by RDH SCs Kathleen Bokrossy from LM-Dental™ Reference webinars.
Is it time to resharpen or replace the instrument?
Sharpness of the instruments is the base of safe, efficient and pleasant treatment.
Are your instruments sharp enough, or is it time to resharpen or replace them?
To consider
- The lifespan of a dental instrument typically ranges from 6 to 18 months, depending on usage frequency and handling techniques.
- To ensure optimal performance, most hygienists recommend sharpening instruments at least every two weeks. Prolonged use without regular sharpening can result in dullness and less effective work, leading to reduced patient comfort and satisfaction.
- A significant number of instruments are often used for longer durations than recommended, leading to diminished performance due to bluntness.
- It is of outmost importance for hygienists to utilize instruments that are sharp, as sharp scalers not only minimize fatigue and ergonomic strain for hygienists but also lead to enhanced patient comfort.
SHARPENING MACHINE DESIGNED FOR EASE
LM-RondoPlus™
EASE OF USE
Sharpening hand instruments is
effortless with the right tools. The
design of LM-RondoPlus™ sharpening machine takes into account various sharpening needs and individual techniques, ensuring a smooth sharpening process. It effectively sharpens both convex and straight cutting edges while maintaining the blade’s original shape.
QUICK AND VERSATILE
LM-RondoPlus™ is always ready for use, allowing you to sharpen hand instruments efficiently in just seconds. No complex adjustments, instrument mounts, or grinding solutions are needed. Plus, the foot pedal enhances user comfort for an even more seamless experience.
SAFE AND ACCURATE
Operating at a low rotational speed, LM-RondoPlus™ sharpens
instruments without overheating
the blade or altering its steel properties. This ensures minimal
wear, preserving the longevity
and performance of your instruments.
Sharpening methods for various instrument types
LM-RondoPlus™ sharpening machine is compatible with all hand instruments that can be resharpened. Thanks to its simple operation, learning to use the device takes only a few moments.
Watch the videos demonstrating safe and effective sharpening methods for various instrument types.
Easy maintenance of the LM-RondoPlus™ sharpening stone
It is important to keep the sharpening stone clean. Recommendation is to clean it after each sharpening session. Watch on the video how to do that.
You can easily change the stone to a coarser or finer one, or replace it with a new one when needed. Changing the stone is instructed on the video.
