3M Dispensing Spoon for Orthodontic Band Cement

The 3M Dispensing Spoon is a small chairside accessory made specifically for use with the 3M Unitek Multi-Cure Glass Ionomer Orthodontic Band Cement. When a clinician is cementing orthodontic bands onto molars or other teeth, an accurately measured amount of cement is needed for a reliable bond, and a purpose-made spoon like this helps the assistant dispense a consistent quantity each time rather than estimating by eye.

Consistent dispensing matters for glass ionomer cements in particular, since the working properties and set characteristics depend on getting the powder to liquid ratio right during mixing. This spoon is a reusable or replaceable accessory rather than a consumable used up in a single procedure, and it is intended to be paired specifically with the matching Unitek band cement product rather than used as a general purpose dental scoop.

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