{"product_id":"condensa-dental-composite-filling-instruments-silicone-handle","title":"Condensa Dental Composite Filling Instrument, Silicone Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Condensa is a double-ended composite instrument with a moulded silicone handle. It has two plugger ends, one thicker and one thinner, each on a curved shank ending in a small, blunt, smooth end. It is used to pack (condense) composite into the cavity and adapt it closely to the cavity walls, layer by layer, as a restoration is built up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick and thin plugger ends for packing composite into cavities of different sizes and adapting it against the cavity walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved shanks for reaching cavities on front and back teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic silicone grip, lightweight and comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAISI 304 stainless steel working ends, fully autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Condensa used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a plugger for layered composite work. Each plugger end is pressed gently onto an increment of composite to pack it into the cavity and adapt it closely to the cavity walls before it is cured. The thicker end suits larger cavities and the thinner end smaller ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy choose a silicone handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moulded silicone handle is wider and lighter than a solid steel one, giving a comfortable, controlled hold through a full day of appointments, and the textured surface helps keep a secure grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe working ends are AISI 304 stainless steel, set into a moulded silicone handle. Both are fully autoclavable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose Grey or Pink. Both are the same instrument; only the handle colour differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Condensa is also included in our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/composite-filling-instruments-kit-5-pieces-silicone-handle\"\u003eComposite Filling Instruments Kit 5 Pieces, Silicone Handle\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/composite-filling-instruments-kit-10-pieces-silicon-handle\"\u003eComposite Filling Instruments Kit (10 Pieces), Silicone Handle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/restorative-dentistry\"\u003eRestorative range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle colours may look slightly different in person due to screen brightness, settings and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Grey","offer_id":55145457451345,"sku":"1217106DS","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":55145457484113,"sku":"1217106DS-PK","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/9139\/4897\/files\/condensa-1217-106-DS-hero-diagonal.webp?v=1790848291","url":"https:\/\/theinstrudental.co.uk\/products\/condensa-dental-composite-filling-instruments-silicone-handle","provider":"InstruDental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}