A plaster knife is a dental instrument used for shaping dental plaster, stone, or other dental materials during the creation of dental models.
t has a straight blade that is ideal for trimming and shaping dental models. The blade is sharp and allows for precise cuts and shaping of dental plaster and stone.
Plaster knives are commonly used in orthodontics for the creation of dental models that are used to plan and monitor orthodontic treatment. These models are often created from dental impressions and are used to create appliances, such as braces and retainers, that are custom-fitted to the patient's teeth.
