GDC Hirschfeld File

• Working end: The working end of the file is long, thin, and curved, allowing for easy access to the root surfaces of the teeth below the gumline. It is designed to reach and clean difficult-to-reach areas.
• Cutting edges: The file may have one or two cutting edges, depending on its design. The cutting edges are sharp and curved, allowing for the effective removal of calculus and plaque from the root surfaces.
• Angled or bent design: The working end of the file is often angled or bent to facilitate proper angulation and adaptation to the tooth surface during scaling and root planing.
• Handle: The file features a handle that provides a comfortable grip and control during use. The handle may be textured or ergonomically designed to enhance handling and reduce hand fatigue.
• Size variations: Hirschfeld files come in various sizes to accommodate different tooth surfaces and areas of the mouth. The sizes may vary in terms of the length, width, and curvature of the working end.
• Material: The files are commonly made of high-quality stainless steel or other durable materials that allow for easy sterilization and long-term use.

GDC Hirschfeld File

The GDC Hirschfeld file is a type of dental instrument used in periodontal procedures. It is named after its inventor, Dr. Bernhard Hirschfeld, and is commonly referred to as a Hirschfeld curette or periodontal file.The Hirschfeld file is designed with a long, slender handle and a curved, hook-shaped working end. The working end of the file has a rounded tip with a small groove or indentation. The purpose of this design is to allow for effective scaling and root planing during the treatment of periodontal disease. Periodontal files like the Hirschfeld file are used to remove plaque, tartar, and bacterial deposits from the root surfaces of teeth and the surrounding gum tissues. The curved shape of the file enables access to different areas of the mouth and facilitates thorough cleaning of the tooth surfaces.

• Type: Periodontal File
  
• Category: Periodontal Instrument
  
• Material: Stainless Steel
  
• Disposable / Reusable: Reusable
  
• Sterile/Non-Sterile: Non – Sterile
  
• Latex/Latex – free: Latex Free

• 1 x Hirschfeld File