Tofflemire Junior Matrix Retainer Fig.2
The Tofflemire Junior Fig.2 matrix retainer is a compact stainless-steel holder used to engage a matrix band around a tooth for direct restorative placement. The junior-size body suits paediatric patients and smaller adult arches, and the spindle-and-vise mechanism tensions the band tightly against the cervical contour of the tooth. A knurled handle and thumbwheel deliver precise control during banding. Machined from stainless steel, this retainer from Equate Instruments is fully autoclavable and reusable across routine amalgam and composite placements. It is supplied non-sterile and integrates smoothly into day-to-day restorative workflows.
Specifications
MaterialStainless SteelRusting PreventionPassivatedUltrasonic CleanedYesUsageLeft Hand or Right HandSterileNoReusableYesTests PerformedShape Test, Boil Test and Performance TestLatex FreeYesPackingIndividually PackedQc PassedYesRelated Products
Tofflemire Universal Matrix Retainer Fig.1
The Tofflemire Universal Fig.1 matrix retainer is a standard stainless-steel holder used to engage a matrix band around a tooth for direct restorative placement. The spindle-and-vise mechanism tensions the band tightly against the cervical contour of the tooth, and the knurled handle and thumbwheel deliver precise control during Class II amalgam or composite banding. Machined from stainless steel, this retainer from Equate Instruments is fully autoclavable and designed for daily reuse in general restorative dentistry. It is supplied non-sterile and is the universal-size workhorse matrix retainer for adult posterior teeth.
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Tofflemire Senior Matrix Retainer Fig.3
The Tofflemire Senior Fig.3 matrix retainer is a long-body stainless-steel holder used to engage a matrix band around a tooth for direct restorative placement. The extended reach suits large adult arches and wisdom-tooth positions where a standard retainer comes up short. The spindle-and-vise mechanism tensions the band tightly against the cervical contour, and the knurled handle and thumbwheel deliver precise banding control. Machined from stainless steel, this retainer from Equate Instruments is fully autoclavable and reusable across routine amalgam and composite placements. It is supplied non-sterile and is intended for reuse in day-to-day restorative dentistry.
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Siqveland Matrix Retainer - Wide
The Siqveland Wide Matrix Retainer is a self-adjusting matrix holder used to stabilise a pre-formed metal band around a tooth during Class II amalgam or composite restorations. Unlike a straight-handle Tofflemire, the Siqveland design relies on a threaded tightening screw and a V-shaped yoke that seats the matrix firmly against the tooth contour without needing wedging adjustment from the proximal side. The wide variant accepts broader bands suited to molars with pronounced cervical flare, helping to re-establish a positive proximal contact and a cleanly adapted gingival margin. Machined from stainless steel, the retainer is fully autoclavable, compatible with standard cassettes, and supplied non-sterile. An everyday restorative aid from Equate Instruments.
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Siqveland Matrix Retainer - Narrow
The Siqveland Narrow Matrix Retainer is a self-adjusting matrix holder built to anchor narrower metal bands around premolars or smaller molars during Class II restorations. A threaded tightening screw drives a V-shaped yoke that contours the band against the tooth surface, eliminating the need for the more manual adaptation required with straight-handle Tofflemire retainers. The narrow variant is optimised for teeth with modest cervical flare, producing a tight proximal seal and a cleanly adapted gingival margin for predictable contact formation. Machined from stainless steel, fully autoclavable, cassette-compatible, and supplied non-sterile, the retainer is a reliable daily restorative aid from Equate Instruments.
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Ivory Matrix Retainer No.8 Fig.6 - 6 cm
The Ivory Matrix Retainer No.8 Fig.6 is a compact posterior matrix holder used to engage a matrix band around a tooth for direct restorative fillings. The slotted head accepts a straight matrix band, and the knurled thumbwheel tensions the band tightly around the cervical contour of the tooth. A short 6 cm overall length keeps the instrument clear of the opposing arch during placement on lower posterior teeth. Machined from stainless steel, this retainer from Equate Instruments is fully autoclavable and reusable across routine amalgam and composite placements. It is supplied non-sterile and is intended for reuse in day-to-day restorative dentistry.
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Nystrom Matrix Retainer - Right
The Nystrom Right matrix retainer is a side-specific posterior matrix holder that tensions a matrix band around a molar or premolar for direct restorative placement. The offset head is shaped for access to right-side posterior teeth, where a straight retainer can be blocked by the opposing arch or buccal tissues. A knurled thumbwheel advances the spindle to lock and tension the band. Machined from stainless steel, this retainer from Equate Instruments is fully autoclavable and reusable in day-to-day restorative workflows. It is supplied non-sterile and is typically paired with the Nystrom Left for bilateral coverage of the posterior dentition.
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Nystrom Matrix Retainer - Left
The Nystrom Left matrix retainer is a side-specific posterior matrix holder that tensions a matrix band around a molar or premolar for direct restorative placement. The offset head is shaped for access to left-side posterior teeth, where a straight retainer can be blocked by the opposing arch or buccal tissues. A knurled thumbwheel advances the spindle to lock and tension the band. Machined from stainless steel, this retainer from Equate Instruments is fully autoclavable and reusable in day-to-day restorative workflows. It is supplied non-sterile and is typically paired with the Nystrom Right for bilateral coverage of the posterior dentition.
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Ivory No.1 Matrix Retainer
The Ivory No.1 Matrix Retainer is a classic posterior matrix holder that uses a pair of curved, slotted jaws to trap a pre-formed band around a tooth during Class II amalgam or composite restorations. The scissor-style arms pivot around a central screw, and a knurled thumb wheel at the base adjusts jaw tension to hold the band securely against the tooth surface. The design suits premolars and molars where a compact retainer profile keeps the occlusal field accessible for condensation and carving. Fully machined from stainless steel, autoclavable, cassette-compatible, and supplied non-sterile, the retainer is a durable long-service restorative tool from Equate Instruments.
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Perforated Upper Impression Tray No. 5
The double-ended Explorer is a diagnostic hand instrument used by general dentists and hygienists to detect caries, locate surface calculus, and trace restoration margins during routine examinations. Fine stainless-steel tips transmit clear tactile feedback through the shank, letting the operator trace fissures, margins, and furcation entrances without applying excess force. Offset working ends give angled access to anterior and posterior surfaces from one pen grasp. The ergonomic handle is profiled to stay stable during light, repeated probing and dampens hand fatigue across a full exam schedule. Equate Instruments supplies the explorer non-sterile and fully autoclavable for straightforward processing in pouches or cassettes.
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Universal Crown Remover
The Universal Crown Remover is a heavy, single-ended instrument for breaking the cement seal on cast and provisional crowns. The broad pear-shaped handle gives the clinician the hand volume and mechanical advantage of an elevator, while the slim angled shank terminates in a small hooked working tip that engages the margin of the crown. Rocking pressure applied through the handle transfers cleanly to the tip and lifts the crown away from the abutment. Equate Instruments forges the body in solid stainless steel for rigidity and long service life. The instrument is corrosion resistant, fully autoclavable, and supplied non-sterile for processing through the clinic's routine sterilisation cycle. Equally useful for prosthodontic recementation appointments and chairside retreatment.
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Crown Spreader Pliers 17 cm
The Crown Spreader Pliers are a 17 cm reverse-action plier used to break the cement seal on cast crowns by applying a controlled outward force at the crown margin. A pair of small hooked beaks engage the lingual and buccal margins, and when the handles are squeezed the beaks move apart rather than together, spreading the crown off the abutment. The long serrated handles give the clinician firm grip even when wet. Equate Instruments finishes the plier in forged stainless steel with a smooth box-joint pivot. The body is corrosion resistant, fully autoclavable, and supplied non-sterile so the clinic can process it through its routine sterilisation workflow.
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Crown Removing Pliers
These Crown Removing Pliers lift cemented cast crowns and provisional crowns from the abutment once the cement seal is broken. The angled beak carries a small serrated pad on the inner face that bites into the occlusal or incisal surface of the crown, while the opposing straight jaw rests against the margin. Squeezing the handles pulls the crown axially off the abutment with controlled, repeatable force. Equate Instruments builds the plier in forged stainless steel with tapered arms and a smooth box-joint pivot. The tool is corrosion resistant, fully autoclavable, and supplied non-sterile for processing through the clinic's routine sterilisation workflow.
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