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Gingival Cord Packer Serrated
Double-ended gingival cord packer with serrated paddle tips and anodized aluminum handle for controlled retraction cord placement.
Key Features:
• Double-ended design with angled flat paddle-shaped working tips
• Serrated blade edges provide secure grip on retraction cord during packing
• Anodized aluminum handle with olive-green finish for corrosion resistance
• Full-length knurled grip ensures stable handling in moist conditions
• Opposing tip angulations allow access to multiple quadrants without repositioning
• Approx. 18 cm length for balanced intraoral control and reach
• Designed for precise gingival retraction in crown and bridge procedures
• Autoclavable at 134°C with durable handle finish and tip stability
Gingival Cord Packer Serrated
The Gingival Cord Packer Serrated (Article# LS9-123) features a double-ended design with two angled, flat paddle-shaped working ends carrying serrated blade edges for controlled cord engagement. The handle is constructed from anodized aluminum in an olive-green finish, machined with a knurled grip pattern across its full length. Each working end is offset at a distinct angle, allowing access to different quadrants without repositioning the hand. The instrument measures approximately 18 cm in overall length, consistent with standard dental handle sizing.
The serrated working ends function as a retraction cord instrument, where the textured blade surface grips the cord and prevents slippage during placement. The anodized aluminum handle resists corrosion and withstands repeated autoclave sterilization at 134°C without finish degradation. The knurled surface maintains a firm grip in moisture-rich intraoral environments. The balanced, symmetrical double-ended packer layout distributes hand fatigue evenly across extended clinical sessions, adding long-term usability for daily restorative workflows.
Prosthodontists and restorative dentists use the Gingival Cord Packer Serrated during fixed prosthodontic procedures, specifically crown and bridge impressions. The serrated blade tip is placed at the sulcus margin and pressed apically, packing the dental cord packer firmly into the gingival sulcus to displace soft tissue and control moisture before final impression-taking. The opposing angled end provides lingual and palatal sulcus access, making this instrument indispensable for full-arch impression workflows.
Leader Surgical has built a reputation among restorative dental teams for producing instruments that perform consistently across demanding daily schedules — this packer’s anodized grip, serrated blade geometry, and double-ended configuration reflect a manufacturing standard that clinicians return to without hesitation, procedure after procedure.
What is the benefit of the serrated tip?
The serrations provide an enhanced grip on the cord, preventing it from slipping or rolling during placement. This is especially useful for achieving stable and accurate positioning in the sulcus.
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