• Features a small 1 mm circular spoon-shaped working end to enable controlled dentin scooping.
• Double-ended design integrates two functional working tips to optimize clinical efficiency.
• Specially contoured cutting rim allows selective removal of infected dentin while preserving uninfected tissue.
• Ergonomic hollow handle offers lightweight maneuverability to lessen hand fatigue during manual cavity preparation.
• Manufactured using surgical-grade stainless steel to deliver excellent corrosion resistance and structural durability.
• Superior tactile feedback enables precise differentiation between soft carious material and firm sound dentin.
• Engineered specifically for Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) techniques where rotary instruments are minimized.
• Withstands repeated autoclave and cold chemical sterilization cycles without loss of edge sharpness.

The GDC ART Atraumatic Restorative Treatment Spoon Excavator 1mm (EXC133/134 #6) is a specialized hand instrument engineered for minimally invasive restorative dentistry and caries management. Featuring a small 1 mm double-ended spoon-shaped blade, this tool provides maximum precision when scooping away decayed, softened dentin in confined cavity spaces. Its design allows clinicians to perform selective tissue removal while leaving surrounding sound tooth structure intact.

Constructed from high-grade stainless steel with a lightweight hollow handle, this spoon excavator provides superior tactile feedback during manual excavation. It is an indispensable tool in Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) protocols, pediatric procedures, and conservative operative preparations where precise, non-rotary decay removal is required.

• Material: Surgical-grade Stainless Steel
• Tip Diameter: 1 mm
• Design Code: EXC133/134 (#6)
• Working End Shape: Spoon-shaped rounded blade
• Configuration: Double-ended
• Handle Type: Ergonomic hollow handle
• Sterility: Non-sterile
• Autoclavable: Yes
• Application: Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) and conservative caries removal

1 Pack Contains:
• 1 × GDC ART Spoon Excavator 1mm (EXC133/134 #6)

Clean and isolate the target tooth surface prior to cavity preparation.

Select the 1 mm spoon excavator tip to match the dimensions and access constraints of the carious lesion.

Hold the instrument securely using a modified pen grasp to maintain optimal tactile sensation and control.

Position the sharp edge of the spoon blade at the border of the softened carious dentin.

Apply gentle, controlled scooping or scraping movements directed away from the dental pulp to clear decay.

Continue manual excavation until hard, healthy dentinal tissue is reached.

Clean debris from the working tips periodically during the procedure using a sterile gauze pad.

Decontaminate, thoroughly clean, and autoclave the instrument in accordance with standard infection control protocols post-treatment.

Manufacturer: GDC Fine Crafted Dental Pvt. Ltd.; Country of Origin: India

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