17/18 DE Hatchet (10-6-14), EverEdge™

The 17/18 DE Hatchet (10-6-14), EverEdge™ is a precision operative dental instrument designed for controlled cutting and refinement during restorative dentistry procedures. HuFriedyGroup specifies the 10-6-14 hatchet pattern for cavity preparation, including retentive areas, internal line angles, and removal of hard caries . The double-ended configuration provides working ends on both sides of the instrument, allowing dental professionals to select the appropriate cutting surface according to the clinical area being prepared. The 17/18 Hatchet can be incorporated into cavity preparation setups alongside excavators, chisels, hoes, margin trimmers, condensers, carvers, matrix systems, and finishing instruments. The EverEdge™ version is identified by HuFriedyGroup as CP17/189 and features a #9 EverEdge™ handle . The manufacturer lists the working-end size as 1.0 mm/1.0 mm . HuFriedyGroup also offers the 17/18 pattern with a #6 Satin Steel™ handle (CP17/186) and a #41 Round handle (CP17/18) . These are different configurations, so the EverEdge™ specifications should be kept separate when creating your product listing. The 17/18 DE Hatchet is suitable for operative dentistry, restorative dentistry, conservative dentistry, and dental education . It can be included in professional restorative instrument sets and cavity preparation trays. Because this is a cutting instrument, proper maintenance of the cutting edge is important. HuFriedyGroup notes that cutting instruments need to be kept sharp and provides sharpening services for its cutting instruments. Key Features 17/18 DE Hatchet 10-6-14 blade pattern EverEdge™ #9 handle HuFriedyGroup SKU CP17/189 Double-ended design 1.0 mm/1.0 mm working ends Designed for cavity preparation Useful for retentive areas Suitable for internal line angles Designed for hard caries removal Precision restorative cutting instrument Suitable for operative dentistry Professional dental hand instrument Product Specifications Specification Details Product Type Dental Hatchet Size/Pattern 17/18 Blade Pattern 10-6-14 Configuration Double Ended SKU CP17/189 Handle #9 EverEdge™ Working End Size 1.0 mm / 1.0 mm Primary Use Cavity Preparation Applications Retentive Areas, Internal Line Angles & Hard Caries Removal Specialty Operative & Restorative Dentistry Working End Hatchet Cutting Ends Construction Stainless Steel Alloy Sterilization According to Manufacturer Instructions Product Contents 1 × 17/18 DE Hatchet The CP17/189 configuration and 1.0 mm/1.0 mm working ends are confirmed by HuFriedyGroup. Applications Cavity preparation Retentive area preparation Internal line-angle refinement Hard caries removal Tooth structure refinement Operative dentistry Restorative dentistry Conservative dentistry Direct restorative procedures Dental education and clinical training FAQs 1. What is the 17/18 DE Hatchet? It is a professional double-ended dental cutting instrument designed for cavity preparation and controlled tooth structure refinement. 2. What is the 17/18 Hatchet used for? It is used for cavity preparation, retentive areas, internal line angles, and removal of hard caries. 3. What does 10-6-14 mean? 10-6-14 identifies the instrument’s specific blade pattern and geometry. 4. What handle does the EverEdge™ version have? The EverEdge™ version CP17/189 uses a #9 EverEdge™ handle . 5. What is the working-end size? HuFriedyGroup lists the working ends as 1.0 mm/1.0 mm . 6. Is it double ended? Yes. DE means double-ended, with working ends on both sides. 7. Does the cutting edge require maintenance? Yes. Cutting instruments should be kept sharp and maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.