1 P.K. Thomas Waxing Instrument Root Extraction Forceps The hole at the end

The hole at the end of the sliding calipers serve as drilling gauge and drilling guide

Explorers are hand-sharpened to a point

Periosteal Elevators are designed for reflecting and retracting the mucoperiosteum after incisions of the gingival tissue

Medium shank and slight contra-angle for bicuspids and molars

1 P.K. Thomas Waxing Instrument Root Extraction Forceps The hole at the endIdeal for waxing procedures and techniques, PKT1 features curved tapered tips used to flow on molten wax. Waxing instruments should never be heated to an extreme (glowing) or the strength of the instrument, especially the thin tips, will be compromised. Maintenance Tip: Do not expose instruments to temperatures in excess of 350 F 176. 6 C. Repeated heating to extreme temperatures and cooling may cause instrument failure or breakage