Pistol-Ject Intraligamental Syringe

Description

Pistol-Ject Intraligamental Syringe

The Pistol-Ject intraligamental syringe turns a firm squeeze into steady pressure at the needle tip. Because the PDL space resists flow, a plain thumb push can tire the hand. So this model uses a full pistol handle and a trigger lever instead, and your whole hand shares the work.

Why a trigger helps in the ligament

An intraligamental, or PDL, injection places a small volume of anaesthetic into the periodontal ligament beside one root. The tissue is tight, so it pushes back. In practice, many clinicians use it for single-tooth work or to back up a block. A lever gives you a mechanical edge, and the catalogue describes the action as suited to high injection pressure.

A dose you can count

According to the catalogue, each click of the trigger delivers 0.20 ml. As a result, you can track volume by counting clicks rather than watching a plunger rod. Then pause between clicks, since slow delivery is the usual advice.

How the full handle sits in the hand

The pistol grip fills the palm, and your fingers wrap the trigger. The force therefore comes from the hand, not the thumb alone. That said, the body is larger than a pen syringe, which matters in a small mouth.

Quick checklist at the chair

• Load a standard 1.8 ml cartridge and fit the needle your practice uses for PDL work.
• Seat the tip in the sulcus along the root before you squeeze.
• Count each click and wait a few seconds before the next one.

Pistol-Ject or a pen model?

Pick this model for maximum leverage and a larger dose per click. However, a pen syringe with a 0.06 ml step suits those who want a slim profile.

Warranty, care and links

Each Pistol-Ject ships non-sterile, so clean and sterilize it before first use; after that it is fully reusable. Its steel parts follow ASTM F899, the standard for stainless steel surgical instruments. Every Pistol-Ject carries three years against manufacturing defects, trigger mechanism included. Browse the full dental anaesthesia syringe range, compare it with the black autoclavable pistol model, or read answers to common questions.

For professional dental use only. Find Pistol-Ject cleaning and sterilization steps and our shipping times.