Excavators do the important work of removing soft caries without over-preparing the cavity. Our range gives you three hand-picked shapes: Round Excavators for general caries cleanup, Spoon Excavators for concave surfaces and gentle debris removal, and Action Excavators with a narrower blade for difficult line angles.

Sizes run from 1.0 mm up to 3.5 mm, in ErgoDenta steel or the lightweight ErgoLite handle. Every edge is hand-sharpened so the instrument shaves caries cleanly instead of burnishing it.

Round Excavators

Round dental excavators for caries removal and cavity preparation. Multiple sizes (Fig. 86, 87, 88, 89) for accessing different tooth surfaces and depths.

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Spoon Excavators

Spoon-shaped dental excavators for caries removal. Sharp cutting edges for efficient decay debridement. Double-ended ergonomic handles.

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Action Excavators

Action-design excavators for restorative workflow. Optimised blade geometry for efficient caries excavation in conservative cavity preparation.

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Frequently asked about Restoration

What does a typical composite cassette include?

A balanced composite kit usually has: a flat plastic, a long blade plastic, an interproximal carver, a discoid-cleoid, a ball burnisher, an acorn burnisher, and a condenser. We sell pre-built kits or single instruments.

Sectional matrix vs Tofflemire — when to use each?

Sectional matrices (with a separating ring) reproduce tight, anatomical contacts in posterior class II. Tofflemire is faster for larger restorations, build-ups, and where contour is less critical.

Do you sell rubberdam clamps in winged and wingless?

Yes — full Hu-Friedy-equivalent number range (W8A, W3, W14A, W56, W212, etc.) in both winged and wingless. Rubberdam frames, punches, and forceps available too.

How do I keep composite instruments non-stick?

Anodised titanium-nitride (gold) tips significantly reduce sticking. Wipe with alcohol between increments. Replace the working tip when the surface starts to texture.