La Grange Gum Scissor

Technical Features:

• Overall Length: Standard size is 11.5 cm (approx. 4.5 inches). Some variations are available in 13 cm.
• Blade Geometry: Double-curved (S-shape) profile to easily contort to soft tissue and navigate tight corners or inter-proximal spaces.
• Tip Configuration: Sharp / Sharp (pointy) tips for precise, deep dissection.
• Blade Edge: Often features one serrated blade (micro-toothing) to securely grasp slippery tissue and prevent slipping during cutting.
• Handle Type: Ergonomic ring handles; “SuperCut” or Tungsten Carbide versions often feature gold-plated rings for easy identification.
• Joint Type: Rivet screw joint for smooth, non-ratcheted operation. 

• Material: High-quality surgical-grade stainless steel.
• Performance Upgrades: Available with Tungsten Carbide (TC) inserts for long-lasting sharpness and “SuperCut” edges for scalpel-like precision.
• Maintenance: Fully reusable and autoclavable (typically up to 135°C).
• Surface Finish: Usually provided in a satin (dull) finish to reduce glare under surgical lights. 

• Primary Use: Trimming and contouring gingival (gum) tissue during gingivectomies and other periodontal surgeries.
• Delicate Dissection: Ideal for thinning thin flaps and removing granulation tissue or fibrous overgrowths.
• Versatility: Used in ENT, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and veterinary dentistry for cutting soft tissue, mucous membranes, and sutures. 

• Compliance: Manufactured according to ISO 13485 and CE standards.
• Testing: Typically undergoes boil tests, performance tests, and shape tests before quality control (QC) approval.