These instruments might be the perfect accompaniment for the Surgeon Maestro. The virtues of linen phenolic handles on osteotomes, gouges and curettes have been extolled in previous articles. Their durability, light weight and 'feel' make them something to sing about, especially for applications where a firm, full hand grip on the instrument is desired. Small wonder then that this material has found its way to the Buxton selection of Cobb-style gouges and elevators.

The 8 mm wide gouges are offered in a choice of straight, light curve, strong curve and bayonet curved working ends. The familiar teardrop shape of the elevator blade is available in 10 mm, 13 mm, 19 mm, 25 mm and 30/32 mm widths. Reasonably priced, one might even say you can “get them for a song.”

Talking Back, Vol. 1, No. 4.