Instrument processing is a critical behind-the-scenes operation in any dental practice. The Autoclavable Dental Divided Instrument Plastic Tray is a workhorse designed to bring order, efficiency, and safety to the sterilization and storage process, ensuring that instrument sets are organized, protected, and ready for use.
These trays are injection-molded from high-temperature thermoplastics (like Polypropylene or Polycarbonate) that can withstand repeated cycles in steam autoclaves without warping or degrading. The integrated dividers create separate compartments, allowing instruments to be laid out in a specific order—often following the sequence of a procedure. This organization serves multiple purposes: it prevents delicate instruments from being damaged by heavier ones, it makes it easy to identify a missing instrument at a glance, and it allows the clinical assistant to set up the operatory quickly by simply placing the entire sterilized tray on the counter.
The dividers also improve the efficacy of the sterilization process by allowing steam to circulate freely around each instrument, ensuring all surfaces are reached. After sterilization, the trays can be safely stored with the lid on, maintaining the sterility of the contents until they are needed. While some are designed for repeated use (autoclavable), disposable options offer convenience for single-use items or specific isolation scenarios. Available for wholesale purchase, these trays are a fundamental component of a streamlined, safe, and modern instrument management system.