Restorative Dental Hand Instruments In Finland
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Finland, Equate supplies 287 restorative hand instruments references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 29.7% of people aged 5 and over in Finland had untreated caries of permanent teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Key points
- Restorative hand instruments are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- In 2020, the age-standardised incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer in Finland was 3.0 per 100,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Dentists in Finland at a glance
- Practising dentists: 4,004 (2015) to 3,978 (2025)
- -0.6% since 2015
- Practising dentists: 4,004 (2015) to 3,978 (2025)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2025
- In 2018, Finland had 4,500 dentists, or 8.1 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
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- In 2018, Finland had 4,500 dentists, or 8.1 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- World Health Organization, 2018
- dental schools listed
- 4
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+29.7%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+23.8%
- No natural teeth, 20+13.9%
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 Finland stock?
- Carvers
- Enamel hatchets and gingival margin trimmers
- Cord packers
What are restorative hand instruments used for in Finland?
Restorative dental hand instruments place, shape and finish filling materials in a prepared tooth. See the full guide to restorative Dental Hand Instruments.
What shapes demand for restorative hand instruments in Finland?
In 2020, the age-standardised incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer in Finland was 3.0 per 100,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
In clinical examinations of 1,798 adults in Finland in 2023, 27% of dentate participants had periodontitis (Healthy Finland Survey, Acta Odontologica Scandinavica).
Popular Equate restorative dental hand instruments for Finland
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restorative hand instruments
Fig. 01 Tanner Carver 1.9/2.3mm
EI-2108
restorative hand instruments
Fig. H1 Hollenback Carver 1.0/1.7mm
EI-2112
restorative hand instruments
Fig. 1 Markley Carver 0.6/0.9mm
EI-2116
restorative hand instruments
Fig. NYU/B2 Solid Handle 6mm
EI-2124
restorative hand instruments
Placement Instrument 6mm Ribbed Solid Handle
EI-2127
restorative hand instruments
Fig.1 Black/26 Mesial 1.3mm Solid Handle 6mm
EI-2131
restorative hand instruments
Fig.3 Black/28 Mesial 1.1mm Solid Handle 6mm
EI-2133
restorative hand instruments
Fig.77/78 Black Mesial 1.5mm Solid Handle 6mm
EI-2135
Where do dental students in Finland learn to use restorative hand instruments?
Students at University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine (Dentistry) and University of Turku, Institute of Dentistry and 2 other Finland dental schools train with restorative hand instruments in their clinical years.
Which restorative hand instruments does Equate supply to Finland?
How are restorative hand instruments regulated in Finland?
In Finland, as across the EU, reusable surgical instruments such as restorative hand instruments fall under the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745, as class I devices with extra requirements for reprocessing (class Ir).
In Finland, supervision of medical devices, device operators and device trials transferred from Valvira to the Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea on 1 January 2020 (Fimea).
How should restorative hand instruments be cleaned and sterilised in Finland?
In Finland, THL's guidance on infection control in oral healthcare units is intended for all oral healthcare staff in public and private units, including for instrument reprocessing, although it is not legally binding (THL).
In Finland, Kela partly reimburses oral and dental care from private dentists; for example, a basic examination charged at EUR 70 carries a EUR 30 reimbursement (Kela).
Why do practices in Finland buy restorative hand instruments from Equate?
- Buyers in Finland deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 287 restorative hand instruments references.
- Every instrument is passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed.
Equate data
The Equate restorative dental hand instruments range for Finland
Catalogue explorer: 287 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Finland
- 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
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Your Regional Executive · Nordics & Scandinavia
Hassan Nazir
Regional Executive, Helsinki, Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Finland buy restorative hand instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Finland. The Regional Executive for Nordics & Scandinavia handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, Article 52(7) and Annex VIII (2017)
- Fimea (2020)
- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) (2026)
- Kela (2026)
- Acta Odontologica Scandinavica (2023)
- 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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