For effective periodontal therapy, it is essential to leave the pocket as clean as possible, but this can be complex with a really deep pocket. The Dentsply Ash WonderHoe has been designed with a longer reach than the average hoe and a slightly extended curvature.
The longer reach and the slightly curved tip means the WonderHoe follows the contour of the root, allowing the instrument to gain deeper access.
All the instruments have Tungsten Carbide tips so they stay sharper for longer and they can also prove very useful for light calculus removal on exposed root surfaces, when an ultrasonic scaler is uncomfortable for the patient.
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A wonder hoe. Vital 3, 47 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/vital525
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