About Dental Mirror #5
The mouth mirror is the first instrument on almost every examination tray. It lets you see surfaces you cannot view directly, reflects light onto the tooth and holds the cheek or tongue out of the way.
Our #5 mirror
- Round #5 head.
- 45° angled; size 15.8 cm.
- Metal handle.
- Available as a complete mirror or as heads alone.
- Sold singly or by the set.
Head only or complete mirror?
Mirror heads wear out faster than handles, so many clinics replace heads and keep their handles. Order heads alone if your handles take the same head connection; order complete mirrors if you need both parts. If you are matching existing handles, send a photograph of the connection and we confirm the fit before you order. We also supply mirror handles separately.
Reflective surface
Mirrors are made either with the reflective layer on the front of the glass, which gives a sharper image with no double reflection, or behind it, which is more resistant to scratching. We confirm which type your quoted head has.
Ordering
- Tell us the quantity and whether you want heads, complete mirrors or both.
- Evaluation samples of 1–3 pieces per pattern are available.
- For examination kits, see our three-piece examination kit with a mirror, explorer and tweezers.
Care
Replace a head when the reflective surface is scratched or clouded. Follow the supplied processing instructions and your facility's validated protocol. Our article on types of dental mirrors explains the options in more detail.
