Cement spatula
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A cement spatula is a double-ended dental tool for mixing and carrying cements. Smooth, flexible blades blend powder and liquid to a uniform paste and lift it cleanly for placement. Ideal for glass ionomer, resin, or zinc phosphate cement, liners, and provisional work. Stainless steel, autoclavable construction ensures durability and easy cleaning. Choose it for consistent mixes, neat transfers, and efficient chairside handling.
Description
A cement spatula is a double-ended dental instrument designed for mixing, loading, and carrying restorative cements. Each end has a smooth, flat blade with gentle flexibility that helps fold powder into liquid and achieve a uniform, bubble-free mix on a glass slab or mixing pad. The blunt edges protect the slab and allow precise pickup of material for transfer to the preparation, post space, or crown.
Key features and benefits:
• Two flat blades in different widths for efficient mixing and controlled loading
• Polished stainless steel that resists corrosion and cleans easily
• Light, balanced handle for good tactile feedback and reduced hand fatigue
• Autoclavable construction for reliable chairside sterilization
• Smooth blade surfaces that release material cleanly
Common uses:
• Mixing and carrying glass ionomer, resin, zinc phosphate, or polycarboxylate cements
• Placing liners and bases, and loading cement into crowns, inlays, onlays, or bridges
• Mixing temporary crown materials and periodontal dressings on a pad
• Laboratory tasks such as proportioning stone or investing media in small amounts
How it compares:
• Versus plastic instruments, the spatula’s wider, flexible blade mixes faster and creates smoother paste.
• Versus amalgam carriers, it excels at blending and spreading rather than transporting heavy mass.
• Versus wax spatulas, it has blunter edges and a finish optimized for cements rather than hot wax.
Quality notes:
• Typically manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and compatible with steam sterilization.
• Available in popular blade shapes and sizes to match different cement systems and operator preferences.
This dependable, easy-to-clean spatula supports consistent mixes and tidy placement, helping clinicians and technicians deliver strong, long-lasting cementation results.
