Crown and Bridge Restorative Instruments
Gingival Retraction Cord Instrument
Function 
To place gingival retraction cord in sulcus area after tooth is prepared for a crown and before final impressions are taken
Characteristics 
Practice Note 
Gingival Retraction Cord Instrument is mainly used on crown and bridge tray setup unless gingiva needs to be retracted for a restorative procedure.
Gingival Retraction Cord Instrument must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.
Crown and Bridge Scissors
Functions 
Characteristics 
Practice Note 
Crown and Bridge Scissors are used on other restorative tray setups.
Crown and Bridge Scissors must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping. Hinged instruments should be processed open and unlocked.
Contouring Pliers
Function 
To crimp and contour marginal edge of temporary crown or stainless steel crown
Characteristics 
Practice Note 
Contouring Pliers are mainly used on crown and bridge tray setup.
Contouring Pliers must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping. Hinged instruments should be processed open and unlocked.
Provisional Crown–Removing Forceps
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