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Your hands and

patients deserve LM

Dental hygiene practice has shifted toward an ergonomic focus. In place of

metal-handled instruments, more and more dentists and dental hygienists

are using ergonomic, silicone-handled hand instruments, which combine a

comfortable grip, high tactile sensitivity and minimal force requirement.

LM instruments are revolutionary in ergonomics

LM Features

• Light weight

• Thick non-slip silicone handles

• Brightly coloured

• LM-DuraGrade super steel

• Hand fi nishing

LM Benefi ts

• Excellent tactile sensitivity

• Comfortable grip

• Less strain

• Easily identifi able

• High metal wear resistance

• Extremely sharp

cutting edges

Handle selection

Thin is not in! An ergonomically designed, lightweight and correctly shaped

instrument will not strain the operator’s muscles. All LM instruments are available

with either LM-ErgoNorm or LM-ErgoMax handles, both thick and ergonomic. By

interchanging the handle types, the user’s hand is placed under even less strain

LM-ErgoNorm handle functions best in light clinical procedures. Also the hand fi t

plays a role in selecting a handle type.

When ordering

remember the code:

Si

= LM-ErgoNorm

handle

Xsi

= LM-ErgoMax

handle

LM-ErgoMax (XSi)

Diameter of 11.5 mm

LM-DuraGrade Supersteel

One of the most signifi cant properties of periodontal hand instruments is the high wear

resistance of the blade metal. After conducting ambitious study, LM introduced the absolute

state-of-the-art in industry metallurgy, with its LM-DuraGrade instrument steel. The

metallurgical properties of this specialised steel ensure extremely long lasting sharpness,

easy and fast sharpening and optimal precision and feel. According to an independent

study, LM-DuraGrade is the most highly wear-resistant hand instrument steel*.

*Dr. tech. Aino Helle, Research of the wear resistance of curettes. Finnish Dental Journal 2001,
1-2; Vol. VIII, pp.8-14.

LM-ErgoNorm (Si)

Diameter of 8.5 mm

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Explorers
- Periodontal probes

Combination instruments for probing caries and parodontium

• Colour-coded scales facilitate

measurement of the gingival

pocket

Williams scale

1-2-3-5-7-8-9-10

Ball end

• increases tactile sensivity

• does not damage tissue

or pierce pocket bottom

• gives more accurate pocket

depth measurement

• gives information on

subgingival calculus and

other root surface

unevenness

WHO probe was developed for

CPITN method.

Diagnosis:

0 = healthy
1 = bleeding during probing
2 = supra- and/or subgingival calculus,

fi lling or crown excesses

3 = gingival pockets to 5 mm
4 = pockets deeper than 6 mm

2 mm

- aluminium handle

(Ø 3,5 mm)

Most explorers

and periodontal

probes are available

in single-ended

designs.

Furcation probes are designed for probing the extent and depth of furcation lesions.

For examination of furcation

lesions from different angles

in both the upper and lower jaws.

2 mm scale,

ball end

2 mm

ball end

2 mm

ball end

3 mm

ball end

Explorers

2 mm

3 mm

2 mm

Williams Probe

LM 51B

Explorer - Periodontal Probe

LM 23-52B

Explorer - Periodontal Probe

LM 8-520B

Explorer - Periodontal Probe

LM 23-520B

Explorer - Periodontal Probe

LM 23-530B

Explorer - WHO Probe

LM 8-550B

Explorer - WHO Probe

LM 23-550B

WHO Probe

LM 550B

Nabers Probe

LM 20-21

Furcation Probe

LM 20B-21B

WHO Probe

LM 555B

11.5 mm

8.5 mm

5.5 mm

3.5 mm

0.5 mm

3.0 mm

3.0 mm

2.0 mm

3.5 mm

5.5 mm

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Sickle scalers

Designed for the removal of supragingival

calculus

Instrumentation

For calculus removal place the tip third of the scaler’s

cutting edge against the tooth. Tilt the instrument

toward the tooth to achieve 70° to 80° angle between

the tooth and the blade. Apply lateral pressure and

activate the scaler by using vertical, diagonal or

horizontal pull strokes. To maintain control use short

2-3 mm long strokes.

Design

Triangular cross section

Face perpendicular to the lower shank

Two cutting edges

Pointed tip

Micro Sickle

LM 301-302

- delicate working end
- elongated shank

Micro Sickle

For the removal of supragingival

calculus from all tooth surfaces.

Very suitable for tight interdental

spaces.

Mini Sickle

For the removal of supragingival

calculus from all tooth surfaces,

especially from proximal surfaces

Sickle scalers

Micro Sickle

(204SD)

Sickle

LM204S

Sickle

LM23

Mini

Sickle

Mini Sickle

LM 311-312

- fi ne, slightly angled blade
- for all tooth surfaces

Sickle LM23

LM 313-314

- shorter blade and longer lower

shank than in the Mini Sickle

Sickle LM204S

SLM 303-304S

Sickle Scaler

LM 141

- single-ended

Scaler U15 Towner

LM 150

- single-ended

Scaler H6-H7

LM 146-147

Crane-Kaplan

LM 322-323

- extremely strong, rigid,

sharply angled blade

- for removal of heavy

supragingival calculus

Mini Kaplan

LM 333-334

- same angle but more delicate

blade than in the Crane-Kaplan

McCall 11A-12A

LM 324-325

- sturdy sickle
- sharply angulated blade

Push Scaler H4-H5

LM 144-145

- 90° working surface
- the chisel-like working end used by pushing
- the Jacquette working end used by pulling

- sharply angulated shank and

very fi ne working end

- excellent pair for the Micro

Sickle

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Universal curettes

Designed for the removal of moderate to heavy calculus from

all supra- and subgingival tooth surfaces

Instrumentation

For calculus removal place one of the cutting edges of the universal curette

against the tooth surface. Tilt the instrument toward the tooth to achieve 70°

to 80° angle between the tooth and the blade. Apply lateral pressure and

activate the curette by using vertical, diagonal or horizontal pull strokes. Both

cutting edges of the same curette can be used by simply tilting the instrument

one way or the other.

Goldman-Fox

McCall

Mini Langers have longer shanks and shorter

working ends than standard Langers

• useful in tight interdental spaces

• better access into tight deep pockets and furcations

Langer curettes combine universal curette’s working end

with Gracey curette’s shank angulation. Angulations ease

access to diffi cult areas and both mesial and distal surfaces

can be treated with the same instrument end.

Columbia

Design
Working end
perpendicular to the lower shank
Two cutting edges
Rounded tip

Columbia 13-14

LM 237-238

- hook-shaped working end
- short lower shank
- for molars

Columbia 4L-4R

LM 219-220

- short lower shank
- for incisors, canines and premolars

Columbia 2L-2R

LM 217-218

- elongated lower shank
- for incisors and premolars

Mini Langer 5/6

LM 285-286M

- for incisors in the upper

and lower jaw

Langer 5/6

LM 285-286

Mini Langer 3/4

LM 283-284M

- for molars in the upper jaw

Langer 3/4

LM 283-284

Mini Langer 1/2

LM 281-282M

- for molars in the lower jaw

Langer 1/2

LM 281-282

Goldman-Fox 4

LM 235-236

- excellent access to molar area

Goldman-Fox 3

LM 233-234

- especially for premolars and molars

McCall 17S-18S

LM 279-280

- more delicate blade, working end

narrower than in 17-18

- excellent in tight interdental spaces

McCall 17-18

LM 277-278

- strong, uniform-width working end
- especially good for broad molar surfaces

Curette LM 15-16

LM 225-226

- sturdy uniform-width blade
- short working end
- alternative to McCall 13S-14S

Mini McCall 13S-14S

LM 222-223M

- fi ne blade
- elongated lower shank
- short working end
- especially useful in

deep narrow pockets

McCall 13S-14S

LM 222-223

- strong blade with a rigid

shank

- mainly for incicors and

premolars

Langer

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Gracey fi nishing

Gracey area specifi c curettes are designed for the removal of light

subgingival calculus and for the fi nishing of subgingival root surfaces.

Design

Working surface inclined

20° to the lower shank

One curved

cutting edge

Rounded

cutting tip

Application
of the area specifi c
Gracey curettes

Incisors

GRA 1/2

GRA 5/6

Premolars

GRA 7/8

GRA 11/12

GRA 13/14

Molars

GRA 9/10

GRA 11/12

GRA 13/14

GRA 15/16

GRA 17/18

Mini Gracey

- longer lower shank and smaller working

end than in the standard model

- functions well in deep narrow pockets

Macro Gracey

- standard model’s long working end com

bined with mini model’s longer lower shank

- excellent reach interdentally in deep

pockets

Rigid Gracey

- blade shank thicker and more rigid, and

working end slightly wider than in the

standard model

- permits the use of greater pressure

Gracey

Instrumentation

Place the tip third or half of the cutting edge of a

Gracey curette against the tooth surface. (The larger

outer curve is always the cutting edge.) Make sure that

the lower shank is parallel with the tooth surface. For

calculus removal apply moderate and for root planing

light lateral pressure and activate the curette by using

vertical, diagonal or horizontal pull strokes.

Mini

Macro Standard Rigid

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GRA 11/12

GRA 15/16

GRA 13/14

GRA 17/18

curettes

Gracey 9/10

LM 209-210

- for molars’ buccal and

lingual surfaces using
horizontal technique

When the blade shank is

sharply angulated, the

position of the handle

while working is more

horizontal, thereby

facilitating prodecures

when the patient’s oral

aperture is small.

Following Gracey

curettes are

available in

rigid model:

Gracey 1/2
Gracey 7/8

Gracey 11/12
Gracey 13/14
Gracey 15/16

(Code: LM 201-

202R Si / XSi etc.)

Rigid Gracey

- blade shank thicker

and more rigid, and

working end slightly

wider than in the

standard model

Gracey 7/8

LM 207-208

- for premolars and molars
- for buccal, mesial and

lingual surfaces

Gracey 5/6

LM 205-206

- for incisors and premolars
- especially useful in proximal

surfaces

Gracey P3-P4

LM 266-267

- short shank makes

instrument more rigid

Gracey 3/4

LM 203-204

- for incisors and premolars

Gracey 1/2

LM 201-202

- for incisors and premolars

Gracey 17/18

LM 247-248

- molars’ distal surfaces
- blade shank more sharply

angulated than in Gracey
13/14 for better access

Gracey 15/16

LM 245-246

- for molars’ mesial surfaces
- blade shank more sharply

angulated than in Gracey
11/12 for better access

Gracey 13/14

LM 213-214

- for premolars’ and molars’

distal surfaces

Gracey 11/12

LM 211-212

- for premolars’ and molars’

mesial surfaces

Rigid

Standard

Standard Gracey

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Gracey

fi nishing curettes

Mini Gracey 1/2

LM 201-202M

Mini Gracey 7/8

LM 207-208M

Mini Gracey 11/12

LM 211-212M

Mini Gracey 13/14

LM 213-214M

Mini Gracey 15/16

LM 245-246M

Mini Gracey 17/18

LM 247-248M

Macro Gracey 5/6

LM 205-206AF

Macro Gracey 7/8

LM 207-208AF

Macro Gracey 11/12

LM 211-212AF

Macro Gracey 13/14

LM 213-214AF

Gracey 11/14

LM 211-214

Gracey 12/13

LM 212-213

Gracey 15/18

LM 245-248

Gracey 16/17

LM 246-247

Gracey 11/14

and Gracey 12/13

are also available

in macro. Code:

LM 211-214AF

Si / XSi etc.)

Mesial-distal Gracey

Combining a mesial and a distal

working end in one instrument.

Useful when treating one quadrant at a time.

All mesial-distal Graceys have code rings that make it easy

to identify which working end is mesial and which distal.

mesial

distal

All the mesial-distal models are also available

in mini. (Code: LM 211-214M Si / XSi etc.)

Mini Gracey

Macro Gracey

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Special
instruments

Hoe Scaler, anterior

LM 112-113

Hoe Scaler, lateral

LM 134-135

Hoe Scaler, posterior

LM 156-157

LM-Syntette

LM 215-216

LM-Syntette, mini

LM 215-216M

Hoe scalers

Designed for the removal of

supra- and subgingival calculus

LM-Syntette

Combination of universal and

fi nishing curette, designed for the

removal of supra- and

subgingival calculus

Design

Fine hoe-shaped blade

with rounded corners

Elliptical cutting edge

Hoe scalers

- especially suitable for deep, narrow

pockets and concave root surfaces

- can be used both with vertical and

horizontal working techniques

For the anterior labial and lingual
surfaces. Works well also with
lower incisors that are orally inclined.

For the buccal and lingual surfaces of all
teeth. Can also be used for furcations.

For the mesial and distal surfaces of
molars. Can also be used for furcations.

Design

Two elliptical cutting edges

Rounded toe

- excellent for the total dention

- for both concave and convex

surfaces

- distal and mesial surfaces of the

same interdental space can be

treated with the same instrument

head suitable for both vertical and

horizontal techniques

LM-Syntette

- mini model is excellent in tight, deep

pockets

- particularly well adapted for use on

premolars’ and incisors’ palatinal and
lingual surfaces

The mini model
has longer lower
shank and shorter
working end than
the standard Syntette.

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SV1

SV3

Special
instruments

Interproximal curettes

Interproximal curettes

Designed for the removal of calculus and

fi nishing of concave interproximal root

surfaces in premolar and molar areas

Design

Bevelled working surface

One cutting edge

- for quadrants 1 and 3

- for quadrants 2 and 4

One end for treatment of

the mesial surface and the

other for treatment of the

distal surface of the same

interdental space

Furcation fi les

Diamond coated fi les are designed for

cleaning deep concave root surfaces in

anatomically diffi cult areas

- delicate, diamond-coated round

curved toe

- for cleaning and forming deep,

concave root surfaces

- particularly suitable for treating

acute furcation lesions

- for removing granulation tissue

in surgical treatments

Furcation fi

les

Used with horizontal

drawing technique from

the buccal side

Interproximal Curette SV 1-3

LM 251-253

Interproximal Curette SV 2-4

LM 252-254

Concavity Diamond File SV 5-6

LM 255-256D

- fi ne, diamond-coated egg-shaped toe

- for cleaning deep furcation

lesions

- for cleaning and shaping

exposed root surfaces

Furcation Diamond File SV 7-8

LM 257-258D

Special

instruments

Furcator

Special design. Well-suited to

the cleaning of the furcation roof

and inner surfaces, particularly

concavations and grooves in them

- completely safe for the titanium abutments

- one desing does it all – four instrument angle

options and 360° turning scaler enable for easy

access to all tooth surfaces

Don't compare, combine!

Instead of comparing manual and ultrasonic instrumentation they should be used in

concert. A blended approach incorporating both methods best serves the periodontal

patient. Take advantage of the best features of both methods and make your choice

by evaluating the attachment topography and root surface textures. For ultrasonic

instrumentation choose the ergonomic and effi cient LM-PowerHand ultrasonic device.

Piezo power system, silicone coated handpiece and a wide variety of periodontal tips

ensure comfortable and effi cient treatment.

- delicate angled excavator

- for cleaning of narrow approximal concavations

and grooves in the lower incisors and upper

premolars

- suitable for use in the excavation of approximal

gingival margin plaque

Furcator

Implant scaler

Furcator KS

LM 259-260 Xsi

Scaler for implants

For supragingival cleaning of implants

Implant Scaler

LM 7701

Replaceable implant scaler is used with

LM-MultiHolder instruments PK I and PK II

LM-MultiHolder PK I

LM 750-756

LM-MultiHolder PK II

LM 752-754

- 30 pcs / package

Sharpening made easy

The regular inspection and sharpening of periodontal instruments ensure their optimal

performance. With LM-RondoPlus you can sharpen your instruments easily and fast

with a minimal metal wear. The ingenious sharpening method preserves the original

form of the blade and you automatically get the correct blade angle. Sharpening

makes sense. It enhances the ergonomics of your work and saves you money.

Take the best
care of your
instruments

Regular servicing of hand instruments is a dental care prerequisite.

It is the foundation for safe, high-quality treatments. In addition

to cleanliness, instrument condition has a signifi cant impact

on the end result of a treatment as well as your and your

patient’s safety. When discussing periodontal hand

instruments, a critical factor is the sharpness of the instrument blade.

Only working with sharp instruments will ensure an optimal treatment

result. Regular sharpening reduces the amount of train on your hand and

enhances safety. The service life of properly cleaned and regularly sharpened

instrument is also longer that one that is not maintained well.

Rational instrument
maintenance by LM

Gentle and effective disinfection

LM-ProColor is a aldehyde-free hand instrument disinfectant, which combines a wide

effective spectrum, high cleaning power and a gentle composition that protects various

materials. LM-ProColor kills bacterial growth effectively, while maintaining the original

instruments properties. Careful service cycles and the use of LM-ProColor guarantee a

proper hygiene level in your dental practice.

Keep instruments in cassettes

The use of LM-Servo instrument cassettes simplifi es and expedites the service cycle and

protects instruments, thus extending their service life. Instruments kept in cassettes will

stay in order, will be cleaned thoroughly, and are safe to handle throughout the service

cycle. During treatment the cassette serves as an instrument tray. Instruments are easy at

hand at all times and the handling of individual instruments is minimized.