Restorative Dental Hand Instruments In Switzerland
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Switzerland can buy restorative hand instruments directly from Equate, which lists 287 references. In 2019, an estimated 40.3% of people aged 5 and over in Switzerland had untreated caries of the permanent teeth (WHO).
Key points
- Switzerland had 4,089 dental practices at the end of 2021 (Swiss Federal Statistical Office).
Dentists in Switzerland at a glance
- Practising dentists: 4,180 (2014) to 4,337 (2018)
- +3.8% since 2014
- Practising dentists: 4,180 (2014) to 4,337 (2018)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2018
- Switzerland had 4,089 dental practices at the end of 2021 (Swiss Federal Statistical Office).
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- Switzerland had 4,089 dental practices at the end of 2021 (Swiss Federal Statistical Office).
- Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS), 2021
- WHO reported 4,217 dentists in Switzerland in 2016, or 5.0 per 10,000 population (WHO).
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- WHO reported 4,217 dentists in Switzerland in 2016, or 5.0 per 10,000 population (WHO).
- World Health Organization, 2016
- dental schools listed
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- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+40.3%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+20.1%
- No natural teeth, 20+8.9%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of restorative hand instruments do clinics in Switzerland stock?
- Burnishers
- Carvers
- Enamel hatchets and gingival margin trimmers
How are restorative hand instruments regulated in Switzerland?
Switzerland's completely revised Medical Devices Ordinance (MedDO) came into force on 26 May 2021, aligning Swiss rules with the EU Medical Device Regulation (Swissmedic).
How should restorative hand instruments be cleaned and sterilised in Switzerland?
Swiss compulsory health insurance does not cover routine fillings for caries or orthodontic correction such as children's braces; the covered indications are listed exhaustively in Articles 17 to 19a of the KLV (Federal Office of Public Health).
Popular Equate restorative dental hand instruments for Switzerland
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restorative hand instruments
Gingival Cord Packer Square 2.8 mm Smooth Solid Handle
EI-1912
restorative hand instruments
Gingival Cord Packer Round 3 mm Smooth Solid Handle
EI-1913
restorative hand instruments
Titanium Ball Burnisher 2.0/2.5 mm - Gold-Coated Tips, Solid Handle
EI-2001
restorative hand instruments
Ball Burnisher 2.8/3.2 mm - Solid Handle
EI-2002
restorative hand instruments
Fig 2 Woodson 2.3-2.7mm - Solid Stainless-Steel Handle 6mm
EI-2009
restorative hand instruments
Bennet Burnisher - Solid Handle
EI-2011
restorative hand instruments
Fig 1 Discoid-Cleoid Carver 1.7/1.7mm - Solid Handle 6mm
EI-2023
restorative hand instruments
Westcott Burnisher 2.7/3.0mm - Solid Handle 6mm
EI-2029
What is the Switzerland market like for restorative hand instruments?
Switzerland had 4,089 dental practices at the end of 2021 (Swiss Federal Statistical Office).
WHO reported 4,217 dentists in Switzerland in 2016, or 5.0 per 10,000 population (WHO).
Where do dental students in Switzerland learn to use restorative hand instruments?
Restorative hand instruments are part of clinical training at Switzerland's 4 dental schools, including University of Basel and University of Bern.
Which restorative hand instruments does Equate supply to Switzerland?
Why do dentists in Switzerland need restorative hand instruments?
Restorative dental hand instruments place, shape and finish filling materials in a prepared tooth. See the full guide to restorative Dental Hand Instruments.
Why do practices in Switzerland buy restorative hand instruments from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for DACH handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for private practices and university dental clinics in Switzerland.
- Clinics in Switzerland can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Equate data
The Equate restorative dental hand instruments range for Switzerland
How this range is arranged for Switzerland
- WHO estimates untreated caries at 40.3% of people aged 5 and over in Switzerland, at or above the median of Equate's markets (33.8%), so excavating and packing patterns come first.
Catalogue explorer: 287 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite Pluggers | 7 | — | knurled, silicone | — | EI-0101EI-0102 |
| Flat Condenserschildren | 19 | — | ergonomic, hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | non-stick, titanium-coated, titanium-nitride | EI-0016EI-0017 |
| Restorative Pluggers | 4 | — | knurled, silicone | — | EI-0096EI-1211 |
| Non-stick Pluggers | 1 | — | — | non-stick | EI-0936 |
| Ward Instruments | 67 | — | hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | non-stick, plasma, titanium-coated, titanium-nitride | EI-0011EI-0013 |
| Composite Spatulas | 17 | Fig. 2, Fig. 3 | ergonomic, hollow, knurled, silicone, slim, solid | non-stick | EI-0097EI-0098 |
| Flow Composite Spatulas | 9 | — | ergonomic, hollow, silicone, slim | — | EI-0923EI-0928 |
| Non-stick Spatulas | 8 | — | ergonomic | non-stick | EI-0933EI-0934 |
| Placement Instruments | 4 | — | solid | — | EI-2127EI-2128 |
| Amalgam Compactors | 3 | — | hollow | — | EI-2745EI-2746 |
| Ball Burnishers | 43 | — | ergonomic, hollow, knurled, silicone, slim, solid | non-stick, plasma | EI-0165EI-0915 |
| Football Burnishers | 11 | — | hollow, slim, solid | plasma | EI-0918EI-0948 |
| Beavertail Burnishers | 3 | — | hollow, knurled, solid | — | EI-2011EI-2033 |
| Non-stick Burnishers | 2 | — | knurled | non-stick | EI-0937EI-2001 |
| Hollenback Carvers | 19 | Fig. h1, Fig. h2, Fig. h3, Fig. h4 | knurled, silicone, slim, solid | — | EI-0091EI-0094 |
| Interproximal Carvers | 14 | — | hollow, silicone, solid | — | EI-0093EI-0924 |
| Discoid-Cleoid Carvers | 6 | — | hollow, silicone, solid | — | EI-1295EI-1908 |
| Ward Carvers | 19 | Fig. 01, Fig. 02, Fig. 03, Fig. 04 | silicone, solid | — | EI-0160EI-0162 |
| Non-stick Carvers | 1 | — | hollow | non-stick | EI-0022 |
| Enamel Hatchets | 10 | — | solid | — | EI-0929EI-0942 |
| Cord Packers | 13 | — | knurled, silicone, slim, solid | — | EI-0099EI-0168 |
| Composite Restoration Kits | 7 | — | hollow, silicone | non-stick, plasma | EI-1082EI-1083 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Switzerland
- Plastic filling instrument:Filling Instrument C49EI-0011
- Plugger:Dental Plugger 1.8 / 2.5 mm TitaniumEI-0016
- Ball burnisher:Fig. 1 Ball Burnisher 0.8/1.0 mm - 6 mm Solid HandleEI-0165
- Discoid-cleoid carver:Cleoid-Discoid Carver - Light Green Silicone Slim HandleEI-1295
- Cord packer:Retraction Cord Packer UP1 - Knurled HandleEI-0099
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
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Your Regional Executive · DACH
Ahmed Wali
Regional Executive, Stuttgart, Germany
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Switzerland buy restorative hand instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Switzerland. The Regional Executive for DACH handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Swissmedic (2021)
- Bundesamt für Gesundheit (BAG) (2026)
- Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS) (2021)
- Ritter AV, Boushell LW, Walter R (eds). Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry. Elsevier (hand instruments for operative dentistry)
- Donovan TE, Chee WWL. Current concepts in gingival displacement. Dental Clinics of North America 2004;48(2):433–444
- United Nations Environment Programme. Minamata Convention on Mercury, 2013 (Annex A: phase-down of dental amalgam)
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