Cotton rolls are useful for many dental procedures, so it's important to be aware of the different types of dental cotton rolls available and how they vary. These are all the types of disposable cotton rolls that the Net32 dental marketplace carries:

• Sterile vs. non-sterile
  • The vast majority of cotton rolls used in dentistry are non-sterile and are used primarily to control salivary flow during dental routine dental procedures.
  • Sterile cotton rolls may be preferred for serious dental surgery purposes.
• Plain wrapped cotton rolls are the most commonly used in dentistry.
  • With a plain wrapped cotton roll, 100% cotton is wrapped into non-woven fabric and then sealed with FDA-approved adhesive. This often is a more comfortable option for patients as the material will not stick to the mucosa very easily.
• Braided
  • Braided dental cotton rolls have excellent wicking properties, so they absorb very well and are more durable.
• Cotton balls
  • Disposable cotton balls, more commonly known in dentistry as cotton pellets, usually have a starch coating which tends to stick to the mucosa and can be a bit less comfortable for patients.
• Plastic rod insert
  • A plastic rod insert makes for easy dispensing of dental cotton rolls.
• Rayon balls
  • Cotton balls are made with rayon/cotton and are typically non-sterile.

Quantities available range from 250 disposable cotton rolls to a one-pound roll, so the packaging you choose will depend on the volume at which you go through cotton rolls.

When selecting the best cotton role option for your practice, it is important to take a few factors into consideration:

• Absorbency: Cotton rolls should have strong wicking properties that provide a drier field for dental procedures.
• Durability: Rolls should stay together during dental procedures.
• Comfort: Cotton rolls should not incorporate chemicals that can cause cotton to stick to tissue in the mouth.
• Non-linting cotton rolls: These cotton rolls are flexible, high absorbency, and will not adhere to mucus membranes very easily.
• 100% cotton rolls: These are the most absorbent type of cotton rolls.
• Non-x-ray deductible: These rolls are made from cotton that’s not detectable by x-rays, meaning they won’t show up in the final image.

Disposable cotton buds are sold in a variety of sizes that work for different dentists depending on the features they find useful in their practice. These are all the sizes that Net32 carries:

• .75” x ⅜”
• .75” x 5/16”
• 1” x ⅜”
• 1.5” x ½”
• 1.5” x ⅜”
• 1.5” x 5/16”
• 3.125” x ⅜”
• 3.125” x 5/16”
• 4” x ⅜”
• 4” x 5/16”
• 6” x ½”
• 6” x ⅜”
• 6” x 5/16”
• 12” roll
• Medium
• Large
• X-Large

Providing your patients with exceptional care should be every dentist’s top priority, and that means having the appropriate supplies to do so. Performing dental procedures entails a lot of supplies, like dry socket products, packing materials, dental floss, mouthwash, cotton rolls, and more, which can add up over time. Fortunately, with the Net32 dental marketplace, you can find all the quality equipment you need at reasonable prices.