There are several different dental polishing stone options for honing your instruments, including:

• India stones: A type of ceramic sharpening stone that has a fine to medium grit. This type of stone is ideal for recontouring the shape of an instrument.
• Ceramic stones: Ceramic stones for sharpening are made from artificial materials and can be used dry. These stones are available in fine to coarse grits and are well-suited for routine sharpening of dental instruments.
• Arkansas stones: These stones have a fine grit and are ideal for honing and lightly recontouring instruments.

There are also differences in the shapes of sharpening stones:

• Cylindrical or cone: Is tapered, which makes it ideal for instruments with indents or curved edges.
• Rectangular or flat: Best suited for hygiene instruments with straight edges.
• Wedge: A versatile shape that can suit a number of dental instruments.

It’s important to be aware of the differences between sharpening stones so you can choose the right one to use with your dental instruments. Dental sharpening stones are available in several grit levels including fine grit, coarse grit, medium grit, and super-fine grit.

Net32 carries many different types of dental polishing stones, fit for a variety of needs. These are all the different types of ceramic stones for polishing that Net32 has:

• Natural stone
• White aluminum oxide
• Ceramic
• Diamond stone

The Net32 dental marketplace carries a couple of different options of Hu-Friedy dental sharpening stones. However, our product offering also includes other leading manufacturers and distributors:

• PDT, Inc
• Temrex
• American Eagle
• Nordent
• Premier

Certain dental sharpening stones require oil in order to use. For India stones, oil lubrication is preferred but you can also use water. For Arkansas stone, oil lubrication is recommended. For ceramic stone, you can use water or you can use the stone dry. So, depending on the type of stone you use in your practice, you may also need sharpening oil, which Net32 also carries.

On the Net32 dental marketplace, you can find discounts on everything from dental sharpening stones to local anesthetic, impression materials, and dental gloves so you can provide your patients with the best care possible.