DPT6 Single Ended Trimmer Plastic

The DPT6 Single-Ended Trimmer Plastic is a precision dental restorative instrument designed for controlled manipulation, placement, trimming, and contouring of composite materials. Its single-ended configuration provides a dedicated working end for detailed restorative procedures where accurate material handling and anatomical refinement are important. The DPT6 is part of the plastic filling and composite instrument category and is designed for composite placement and contouring . HuFriedyGroup describes the instrument as a highly polished stainless steel instrument for these restorative applications. During direct composite procedures, the DPT6 Single-Ended Trimmer can help the clinician manipulate restorative material and refine its shape. It may be used during the sculpting and contouring stages to develop appropriate restorative anatomy before final curing, finishing, and polishing. Its single-ended design provides straightforward access to the working area while maintaining controlled tactile handling. The instrument can complement other restorative instruments such as Heidemann spatulas, Goldstein composite instruments, Woodson instruments, burnishers, carvers, pluggers, matrix systems, wedges, and finishing instruments. The DPT6 Plastic Trimmer can be incorporated into restorative workflows involving anterior and posterior composite restorations when its working-end geometry is appropriate. It is particularly useful when controlled composite placement and contour refinement are required. The instrument is suitable for professional applications in restorative dentistry, operative dentistry, composite dentistry, aesthetic dentistry, and dental education . It can be used in general dental practices, restorative clinics, dental schools, and professional composite instrument collections. The DPT6 is listed with a #40 round handle in available product specifications, while the manufacturer model/reference is PFIDP6 . For maintenance, HuFriedyGroup recommends gently wiping composite instrument ends with an alcohol-saturated swab or gauze immediately after use to minimize composite buildup, followed by cleaning and sterilization according to the applicable instructions for use. Exact working-end dimensions and other technical specifications should be verified against the specific product model before publishing fixed measurements. Key Features DPT6 Single-Ended Trimmer Plastic HuFriedyGroup model PFIDP6 Single-ended restorative instrument Designed for composite placement Useful for composite trimming and contouring Supports controlled restorative material manipulation Highly polished stainless steel construction #40 round handle configuration Suitable for direct composite restorations Useful for anterior and posterior restorative procedures Reusable when supplied as a reusable model Ideal for professional restorative instrument sets Product Specifications Specification Details Product Type Plastic Trimmer / Composite Instrument Model DPT6 Manufacturer Reference PFIDP6 Design Single-Ended Application Composite Placement & Contouring Handle #40 Round Handle Construction Highly Polished Stainless Steel Specialty Restorative & Operative Dentistry Usage Placement, Trimming & Contouring Sterilization According to manufacturer instructions Reusability Reusable Product Contents 1 × DPT6 Single-Ended Trimmer Plastic Product Contents 1 × DPT6 Single-Ended Trimmer Plastic Applications The DPT6 may be used for: Composite placement Composite trimming Composite shaping Composite contouring Restorative material manipulation Anatomical contour refinement Direct composite restorations Aesthetic restorative procedures Operative dentistry Restorative dentistry Dental education and clinical training FAQs 1. What is the DPT6 Single-Ended Trimmer? It is a professional restorative dental instrument designed for composite placement and contouring. 2. What is the manufacturer reference? The HuFriedyGroup model is listed as PFIDP6 . 3. Is the DPT6 single-ended? Yes. It is a single-ended plastic/composite instrument. 4. What handle does the DPT6 use? Available product specifications list it with a #40 round handle . 5. What is it used for? It is used for controlled composite placement and contouring during restorative procedures. 6. Is the DPT6 reusable? When supplied as a reusable dental instrument, it should be cleaned, disinfected, sterilized, and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 7. How should composite residue be removed? HuFriedyGroup recommends gently wiping composite instrument ends immediately after use with an alcohol-saturated swab or gauze, followed by appropriate cleaning and sterilization.