Sklar Band Plugger and Director, Double End
A double ended dental instrument used to seat orthodontic bands and direct matrix bands during restorative and orthodontic procedures. It is supplied for repeated sterilization and reuse in hospital and clinic settings.
The Sklar Band Plugger and Director is a double ended dental instrument that combines two functions on a single handle, a plugger end used to seat an orthodontic band or push it into final position on the tooth, and a director end used to guide or position a matrix band during restorative work. Having both functions in one instrument reduces the number of separate tools a dentist or orthodontist needs to reach for during band fitting or matrix placement, streamlining the workflow at the chairside.
The plugger end applies controlled, even pressure so the band seats fully around the tooth without distorting its shape, while the director end helps position thin matrix band material accurately around a prepared cavity before a restoration is placed. This instrument is used in both general restorative dentistry and orthodontic practice, making it a versatile addition to a dental instrument tray.
It is cleaned and sterilized between patients along with the rest of the dental kit.
