Periodontal instruments are the probes, scalers, curettes, and knives used to diagnose and treat gum disease through scaling, root planing, and periodontal surgery. Waldent's periodontics range covers periodontal probes, hand and ultrasonic scalers, and periodontal knives — for charting pockets and removing plaque, calculus, and diseased tissue.
Types of periodontal instruments
Periodontal probes — graduated probes for measuring pocket depth and charting, like the periodontal probes.
Hand scalers & curettes — for manual debridement and root planing, such as the Manipal hand scalers set.
Periodontal knives — for gingivectomy and flap surgery, like the periodontal knives.
Why buy from Waldent
Every Waldent periodontal instrument is made from surgical stainless steel or supplied as a warranty-backed LED scaler, and is fully autoclavable. Pricing sits below comparable imported brands, scaler tips compatible with EMS, Satelec, DTE, and NSK fittings are stocked, and orders ship pan-India with free shipping over Rs. 2,499 and a 10-day return guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
1. What instruments are used for scaling and root planing?
Scaling and root planing use a periodontal probe to chart pockets, an ultrasonic scaler to break up and flush calculus, and hand scalers and Gracey curettes to plane the root surface smooth. Together they remove plaque, calculus, and infected cementum from above and below the gumline.
2. What is the difference between a periodontal probe and an explorer?
A periodontal probe and an explorer serve different diagnostic roles. A periodontal probe is blunt and graduated in millimetres to measure pocket depth and gingival recession, while an explorer has a fine sharp tip used to detect caries, calculus, and restoration margins by tactile feel.
3. Are Waldent periodontal instruments genuine and autoclavable?
Yes. Waldent periodontal instruments are supplied genuine through waldent.com and authorised dealers, with stainless-steel instruments fully autoclavable at 135°C and LED scalers carrying a manufacturer warranty. Replacement scaler tips and cables are stocked, with bulk pricing available for clinics and colleges.
