Sklar Pedo Crown-Festooning Scissors, Curved
A curved 3-1/2 inch scissors from Sklar used by dentists to trim and shape pediatric stainless steel crowns during restorative dental procedures.
The Sklar Pedo Crown-Festooning Scissors are a dental instrument used to trim and shape the margins of pediatric stainless steel crowns so they fit the contour of a child's tooth accurately before cementing. Festooning refers to the process of cutting a scalloped or contoured edge into the crown margin so it follows the natural gum line, and a curved blade like this one makes that detailed trimming work easier to control than a straight pair of scissors would.
Dentists and pediatric dental specialists use this type of instrument during routine restorative visits where a stainless steel crown is being fitted to a child's molar or incisor. Measuring 3-1/2 inches, the scissors are compact enough for precise, close work within a small oral cavity. Pediatric dental practices and general dental clinics offering restorative care for children typically keep an instrument like this as part of their crown fitting kit.
