Description
Gingi-Pak Silicone Handle Instruments pair stainless working ends with soft, autoclavable silicone grips for quicker, more comfortable cord work. The Nemetz packer uses a 45 degree offset blade, and the Stark placer carries a titanium nitrate finished head with a nonstick GTX coating.
- Tactile silicone grips – soft grips give greater control and comfort through long packing sessions
- 45 degree offset blade – the Nemetz packer's offset reduces end-to-end flipping during placement
- Finely etched edges – etched packer edges gain cord traction without pulling or snagging
- Under 24 grams – each instrument weighs less than 24 g for low hand fatigue
Lightweight Silicone-Grip Instruments for Cord Placement
Grip is a clinical feature when the instrument's job is controlled pressure in a two-millimeter sulcus. These instruments wrap their handles in soft silicone that the manufacturer calls a tactile grip, and the whole instrument weighs less than 24 grams, so control does not come with hand fatigue. The Nemetz No. 3 packer offsets its blade 45 degrees to reduce the end-to-end flipping that slows posterior packing, and its edges are finely etched for traction on cord without snagging. The Stark placer handles anterior or posterior cord and braid placement, with a stainless handle, silicone grip and a titanium nitrate finished head whose GTX nonstick coating resists adhering to cord and tissue fluids. Both grips are autoclavable silicone.
Features and Benefits
Instrument Design
- Offset packer blade – 45 degree offset reduces flipping and speeds posterior placement
- Etched working edges – fine etching grips cord securely without pulling or snagging it
- Nonstick placer head – the GTX coating on the Stark head resists cord and fluid adhesion
Comfort and Care
- Soft tactile grips – silicone handles improve control and comfort in extended use
- Featherweight build – under 24 g per instrument limits hand fatigue
- Autoclavable grips – the silicone handles are made to be sterilized with the instrument
Product Specifications
Product Facts
- Handle – stainless steel with soft silicone grip, autoclavable
- Weight – less than 24 g per instrument
- Nemetz packer – No. 3, posterior, 45 degree offset blade with finely etched edges
- Stark placer – anterior or posterior cord and braid placement, titanium nitrate finished head with GTX nonstick coating
Ordering Information
- SKU 30220 – Nemetz Cord Packer No. 3, Posterior, 1 each
- SKU 30240 – Stark Cord Placer, 1 each
Add the cords these instruments were designed for from our dental supplies range, and compare the all-steel instrument line on the Gingi-Pak brand page.
Why Choose Silicone Handle Instruments
Silicone grips sound like a comfort luxury until a full day of crown and bridge work argues otherwise. The offset blade and etched edges are working features, not styling. Clinicians who pack woven cord daily are the audience this line was drawn for.
- Controlled placement – grips and etched edges keep the cord moving in the intended direction
- Less hand fatigue – sub-24 g instruments stay comfortable across a full schedule
- Faster posterior work – the offset blade cuts the flipping that wastes placement time
- Woven-cord friendly – the nonstick placer head is ideal for packing woven retraction cord
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nemetz packer's offset for?
Its blade is offset 45 degrees to reduce end-to-end flipping during placement. The offset is aimed at posterior packing, where access angles are awkward.
Can the silicone grips be sterilized?
Yes, the grips are soft autoclavable silicone. The manufacturer describes them as tactile grips made for repeated sterilization.
What does the Stark placer place?
It places cord and braid in anterior or posterior sites. Its head has a titanium nitrate finish with a GTX nonstick coating to resist adhering to cord and tissue fluids.
How heavy are the instruments?
Each weighs less than 24 grams. The light build is intended to reduce hand fatigue during extended cord work.
Which cord types suit the Stark placer?
It places both cord and braid, and the manufacturer calls its nonstick head ideal for packing woven retraction cord. That makes it the natural partner for the braided Z-Twist family in this catalog.
