Powdered Latex Gloves - Shade Selection or Disinfection

Powdered Latex Gloves for Laboratory: Shade Selection and Disinfection.

In the dental field, the use of latex gloves is essential to ensure safety and hygiene, whether during shade selection, prosthesis handling, or for impression disinfection.

• Powdered latex gloves for laboratory are a preferred option in dental labs for their comfort, easy donning, and protective properties.

1. What is Latex?

Latex is a natural material extracted from the Hevea brasiliensis tree. It is primarily used in glove manufacturing due to its elastic properties, strength, and comfort.

Latex is widely used in medical, dental, and industrial sectors for protective gloves.

Powdered latex gloves have a thin layer of powder (usually cornstarch) that makes them easy to put on and reduces hand perspiration.

1 - Properties of Latex.

• High elasticity: Latex offers excellent stretchability, allowing gloves to fit the hand perfectly.
• Tear resistance: Latex gloves are durable and resistant to accidental tears.
• Tactile sensitivity: Due to their thinness, latex gloves provide optimal tactile sensitivity, essential for precise tasks like shade selection.

2 - Why Choose Powdered Latex Gloves?

Powdered latex gloves are often preferred by dental professionals for several reasons:

1. Easy to put on in all situations.
2. The cornstarch powder used in gloves aids in donning, even on moist or wet hands.
3. This is particularly useful in environments where hands must be washed frequently, such as in a dental lab.
4. Enhanced comfort, as latex is known for its flexibility and softness.
5. Powdered gloves help reduce moisture, increasing comfort during long procedures.
6. Tactile sensitivity, during shade selection, the professional needs to feel the texture and handle tools with precision.
7. Latex gloves, being thin and elastic, offer excellent tactile sensitivity.

3 - Application of Powdered Latex Gloves in Dental Laboratories

• Shade selection is a crucial step in creating aesthetic dental prostheses.
• During this procedure, the dental technician needs to observe the color and shade of the patient's teeth to ensure the prosthesis matches perfectly.
• Powdered latex gloves are ideal for this task as they allow great dexterity and fine tactile sensation, essential for precise handling of materials and tools.

4 - Disinfection and Cleaning:

Disinfection of instruments and surfaces is another common task in dental laboratories.

• Powdered latex gloves protect hands from direct contact with chemicals used for disinfection.
• They provide a good grip on instruments due to their slightly textured surface.

5 - Prosthesis Handling:

Dental prostheses require delicate handling to avoid damage.

• Latex gloves, with their thinness and elasticity, allow careful handling without compromising safety.

Delivery:

1 Box of 100 powdered latex gloves - Size of your choice.