title: Assessment of a prototype battery operated wax-knife for domiciliary and surgery use.
abstract: The aims of this study were to examine a prototype battery operated wax-knife, assess the extent to which manufacturer's claims have been achieved and determine its potential for clinical use. The mean time required for the wax-knife to achieve an operating temperature of 150 degrees C was 20.2(+/-4.3) s. The mean operating temperature of the ceramic blade was 155.4(+/-3.9) degrees C, range 150 degrees C to 162 degrees C. The mean usage time following full battery recharge was 42 (+/-2) minutes. The wax-knife provided a direct heating tool which retained many of the characteristics of the traditional wax-knife and was suitable for use in the surgery and in domiciliary situations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry, King's Dental Institute, London, UK.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Dunne
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Millar
mesh_terms: D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003762:Dental Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000295:instrumentation; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005932:Gloves, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D014885:Waxes
chemical_list: D014885:Waxes