Sklar Band Pusher and Director, Double Ended
A double ended orthodontic instrument that combines a band pusher and a director, used to seat and position bands during band fitting. It is supplied for repeated sterilization and reuse in hospital and clinic settings.
The Sklar Band Pusher and Director is a double ended orthodontic instrument that combines a pushing end, used to seat a metal band firmly against a tooth, with a directing end used to guide the band into the correct position before it is fully seated. Combining these two functions on one handle lets the orthodontist move quickly between positioning and seating steps during a band fitting appointment without reaching for a second instrument, which helps keep chairside procedures efficient, particularly in a busy orthodontic practice with a full daily schedule.
The pushing end is shaped to distribute force evenly around the band so it seats without distorting its shape or damaging the tooth surface, while the director end offers a finer tip suited to nudging the band into initial alignment. This instrument is a standard part of an orthodontist's band fitting kit, used during initial banding and periodic band adjustment visits, and is reprocessed between patients following routine dental instrument sterilization.
