Asnanco
Very low stock (4 units)Regular price LE 295.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
Asnanco
Chu's Aesthetic Guage (stainless steel)
Very low stock (7 units)Regular price LE 1,145.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
Asnanco
IPR GUAGE Interproximal Reduction Gauge
Low stock (9 units)Regular price LE 165.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
Asnanco
Asnanco dental precision measuring ruler
Very low stock (8 units)Regular price LE 120.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
How to Choose the Right Dental Depth Gauge for Your Practice
- Gauge Material — Autoclavable plastic gauges are lighter for chairside handling and lower cost, while stainless steel gauges resist graduation wear better under repeated 134°C sterilization cycles and hold calibration accuracy over a longer service life.
- Esthetic Proportion Measurement — Esthetic gauges measure incisal edge position, gingival zenith height, and tooth-width ratios directly at chairside, supporting anterior restorative and implant-supported crown planning without relying on estimation alone.
- Interproximal Reduction (IPR) Increments — IPR gauges are calibrated in graduated slots, typically 0.1–0.5mm, allowing the clinician to verify the exact amount of enamel removed during stripping procedures rather than judging reduction by feel.
- Ruler Graduation and Rigidity — Stainless steel precision rulers graduated in millimeters are used for arch length, edentulous span, and general intraoral measurements where a rigid, non-flexing reference is required for accuracy.
- Corrosion Resistance — Stainless steel components should be inspected periodically for surface pitting, which affects both graduation legibility and sterilization compliance over repeated cycles in high-humidity storage conditions.
- Between-Patient Sterilization — All measuring gauges are reusable instruments requiring full autoclave sterilization between patients — single-use disposal is not standard practice for this instrument category.
Dental Gauge Types at a Glance
| Gauge Type | Material | Graduation | Clinical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Gauge (Plastic) | Autoclavable polymer | Proportional scale | Chairside esthetic zone assessment |
| Aesthetic Gauge (Stainless Steel) | Surgical stainless steel | Proportional scale | Higher-durability esthetic assessment |
| IPR Gauge | Stainless steel | 0.1–0.5mm slots | Interproximal enamel reduction measurement |
| Precision Measuring Ruler | Stainless steel | Millimeter scale | Arch length and span measurement |
Availability & Delivery in Egypt
MedSTA stocks dental measuring gauges from Asnanco, priced in EGP with delivery to practices across Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, and all Egyptian governorates. Store stainless steel gauges dry between uses — Egypt's coastal humidity can cause surface staining on graduation markings if instruments are pouched while still damp from sterilization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an aesthetic gauge used for in restorative dentistry?
What is an aesthetic gauge used for in restorative dentistry?
An aesthetic gauge measures incisal edge position, gingival zenith height, and tooth-width proportions directly at chairside, helping the clinician plan anterior restorations and implant-supported crowns against established esthetic proportion guidelines rather than estimating by eye.
How does an IPR gauge measure interproximal enamel reduction?
How does an IPR gauge measure interproximal enamel reduction?
The gauge features graduated slots, typically in 0.1–0.5mm increments, that are inserted into the stripped interproximal space. The largest slot that fits without resistance indicates the actual amount of enamel removed, confirming the reduction stays within the planned limit.
Plastic vs. stainless steel gauge — which lasts longer under repeated sterilization?
Plastic vs. stainless steel gauge — which lasts longer under repeated sterilization?
Stainless steel gauges generally hold graduation accuracy and resist wear better across hundreds of autoclave cycles, while plastic gauges are lighter and lower cost but may show earlier surface wear on printed or etched markings.
Can measuring gauges be used for implant-supported crown planning?
Can measuring gauges be used for implant-supported crown planning?
Yes. Esthetic proportion gauges are commonly used to verify incisal length and gingival levels before finalizing an implant-supported crown's emergence profile, particularly in the anterior esthetic zone.
Does MedSTA supply dental depth and measuring gauges across Egypt?
Does MedSTA supply dental depth and measuring gauges across Egypt?
Yes. MedSTA delivers dental depth and measuring gauges to practices across Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, and all Egyptian governorates, priced in EGP with nationwide delivery.