29 Gold Foil Knife Instrument

The 29 Gold Foil Knife Instrument is a precision dental hand instrument designed for controlled trimming and finishing during restorative dental procedures. HuFriedyGroup identifies the GK29 specifically for trimming excess filling material, flash, and overhangs . Its knife-style working end allows dental professionals to remove unwanted restorative material after placement and refine restoration margins. The instrument can be incorporated into restorative workflows where precise trimming and contour refinement are required. The 29 Gold Foil Knife is particularly useful as part of a comprehensive restorative setup alongside composite instruments, amalgam condensers, burnishers, carvers, matrix systems, wedges, finishing instruments, and polishing tools . These instruments can be used at different stages of restoration placement, contouring, trimming, and finishing. The Hu-Friedy GK29 is listed as a single-ended Gold Foil Knife . Patterson Dental specifies a stainless-steel blade and #40 round handle , providing a conventional configuration for controlled handling during restorative procedures. The 29 Gold Foil Knife Instrument is suitable for applications in restorative dentistry, operative dentistry, conservative dentistry, and dental education . It can be included in restorative instrument trays, dental practices, clinical training setups, and professional dental instrument collections. Proper maintenance is important for preserving the working edge and overall condition of the instrument. When supplied as a reusable instrument, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and maintenance should be performed according to the manufacturer’s validated instructions. Key Features 29 Gold Foil Knife Instrument Hu-Friedy model GK29 Single-ended design Stainless-steel blade #40 round handle Designed for trimming excess filling material Useful for flash removal Suitable for overhang removal Supports restoration margin refinement Professional restorative dental instrument Suitable for operative dentistry Useful for finishing restorative procedures Product Specifications Specification Details Product Type Gold Foil Knife Size/Pattern #29 Model/SKU GK29 Configuration Single Ended Blade Material Stainless Steel Handle #40 Round Primary Use Trimming Excess Filling Material Applications Flash & Overhang Removal Specialty Restorative & Operative Dentistry Working End Gold Foil Knife Sterilization According to Manufacturer Instructions Reusability Reusable when applicable Product Contents 1 × 29 Gold Foil Knife The single-ended configuration, stainless-steel blade, and #40 round handle are listed by Patterson Dental for the GK29. Applications Excess filling material removal Flash removal Overhang removal Restoration margin trimming Restorative material contouring Composite restoration finishing Operative dentistry Restorative dentistry Conservative dentistry Dental education and clinical training FAQs 1. What is the 29 Gold Foil Knife? It is a professional dental knife designed for trimming excess filling material, flash, and overhangs. 2. What is the product code? The Hu-Friedy product code is GK29 . 3. Is the 29 Gold Foil Knife single ended? Yes. The GK29 is listed as a single-ended Gold Foil Knife. 4. What handle does it have? The listed Hu-Friedy configuration uses a #40 round handle . 5. What is it used for? It is used for trimming excess filling material and removing restorative flash and overhangs. 6. Is it suitable for restorative dentistry? Yes. It is designed for restorative finishing and trimming applications. 7. Is the 29 Gold Foil Knife reusable? When supplied as a reusable instrument, it should be cleaned, disinfected, sterilized, and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions.