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Cement spatula
Also called: mixing spatula, spatula
A flat flexible blade for mixing cements, liners and some materials on a pad.
A cement spatula has a flat, flexible metal or plastic blade. It mixes cements, liners, bases and some impression pastes on a paper mixing pad or a glass slab. Some cements need a plastic spatula; follow the product's directions.
How to spot it
- A thin flat blade with rounded end; may be double-ended with two sizes.
What it is used for
- Mixing materials for crowns, temporary crowns, liners and bases.
Safety and care
- It stays outside the mouth, but it handles material that goes in: clean it and heat-sterilize it (or follow the maker's instructions) after every patient.
- Wipe material off right away before it sets.