Gingival Cord Packer 2.5 mm Serrated

Gingival Cord Packer 2.5 mm Serrated

The Gingival Cord Packer 2.5 mm Serrated (Article# LS9-122) is a double-ended instrument built from stainless steel, featuring two angled working ends with a 2.5mm blade width and deeply notched serrated edges for secure cord grip. The working ends carry a gold-titanium nitride coating, visually distinct from the satin-finish stainless steel handle. The handle is fully knurled across its entire length, machined with evenly spaced rings for consistent finger placement. Each working end is offset at opposing angles, covering multiple access orientations. Overall length measures approximately 18 cm.

As a gold-coated cord packer, the titanium nitride surface on the working ends adds a hard, wear-resistant layer that prolongs blade edge sharpness through repeated sterilization cycles. The instrument withstands full autoclave sterilization at 134°C without coating delamination or handle corrosion. The stainless-steel core beneath the knurled grip resists moisture absorption and maintains structural integrity across high-frequency clinical use. The double-ended gingival packer configuration eliminates the need for a second instrument during quadrant-specific cord placement procedures.

Prosthodontists and restorative dentists deploy the Gingival Cord Packer 2.5mm Serrated during crown, bridge, and veneer impression appointments. Acting as a serrated retraction cord instrument, the 2.5mm serrated blade tip is positioned at the gingival sulcus margin and pressed apically with controlled lateral pressure, tucking retraction cord firmly below the free gingival margin to achieve soft tissue displacement and hemostasis before final impression-taking. The opposing angled end addresses lingual, palatal, and posterior sulcus regions within the same procedure.

Leader Surgical equips restorative dental teams with instruments built for the specific demands of impression workflows, the titanium nitride coating, 2.5mm blade width, and opposing angled ends on this packer combine into a tool that delivers consistent sulcus access and cord control across every restorative case without compromise.

What is the primary use for a 2.5mm serrated cord packer?
It is used to pack gingival retraction cord into the sulcus during dental procedures (like crown and bridge preparations). The 2.5mm size is ideal for wider spaces or thicker retraction cords.