Nordent has a complete selection of Operative instruments for Cavity Prep, Amalgam Restoration, Composite Restoration, Crown & Bridge and Endodontic procedures. You can find our most popular Operative instruments pictured in the literature downloads on this page.

CAVITY PREP/AMALGAM
- Articulating Paper Forceps
- All Stainless Steel

Amalgam Carriers
All Stainless Steel with an UNCONDITIONAL 2-YEAR GUARANTEE!

Condensers
Available in 10 different size combinations with smooth or serrated tips, in Standard or DuraLite® handles.

Excavators
Each blade is hollow ground for maximum sharpness. Spoon Excavators are available in 5 head sizes with Standard or Long Shanks. We carry 3 sizes of Blade Excavators. All are available in our Standard or DuraLite® handle.

Placement Instruments
Small ball tip placement instruments are excellent for placing any liquid in tight areas. Our placement / Spatula combinations save space in the tray set up and are a great addition to procedure kits.

Carvers – Amalgam
Precision ground tips are perfectly shaped to enable smooth, accurate restorations every time.

Burnishers – Amalgam
Highly polished tips will glide over amalgam for perfect finish to your restorations. DuraLite® handles increase tactile sensitivity and control.

Nordent carries many instrument patterns that are not included in the Instrument Information Sheets. If you are looking for a specific pattern or have a special application, please contact Nordent Customer Service and they will assist you with your needs.
 
COMPOSITE
Nordent Composite Instruments are made from the highest quality domestic stainless steels. They are hand shaped and finished by expert craftsmen for consistent results. Many patterns are available with Titanium Coating for smoother, more accurate restorations. The DuraLite® handle is the lightest, most comfortable handle on the market and provides MAXIUM tactile sensitivity.
- Composite Placement
- Plastic Filling
- Composite Carvers
- Composite Condensers
- Felts
- Composite Knives
 
CROWN & BRIDGE
A complete selection of standard and unique patterns to address every application.

Crown Adapter Pliers
Large rubber inserts shaped to cradle the crown are heavily ribbed to assure maximum control. The pliers have a narrow profile that will not impede your vision.

Gingival Cord Packers
Long slender blades available in Plain or Serrated tips. Our new Anatomical design gives you extra access because the blade wraps the tooth surface during the procedure.

Crown Removers
Our exclusive designs give you easier access, require less preparation time and increase patient comfort.

Crown and Collar Scissors
Hardened stainless steel to hold their edges longer.

Margin Trimmers

Cement Spatulas

 
ENDODONTIC
Our expanded line of Endodontic instruments:

Explorers
Spring tempered stainless steel tips that are hand finished for maximum sharpness.

Excavators
Nordent Endodontic Excavators have longer shanks and are designed specifically for endodontic procedures.

Spreaders
Nordent Endodontic Spreaders are made from a special high tensile strength Nickel Titanium to hold their shape and provide maximum durability in the most demanding conditions. Five sizes are available.

Stiglitz Forceps
Broach Removers
Locking Pliers
Glick Plugger
Scissors

Nordent carries many instrument patterns that are not included on the website. If you are looking for a specific pattern or have a special application, please contact Nordent Customer Service and they will assist you with your needs.