Asnanco
Asnanco Dental drawer organizer
Low stock (17 units)Regular price LE 225.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
How to Choose Dental Tool Boxes for Your Practice
- Material (Polypropylene vs Stainless Steel) — PP cassette-style boxes withstand autoclave cycles at 134°C and organise instruments by procedure type; stainless steel perforated trays allow steam penetration during Class B autoclaving and are the standard for instrument sterilisation workflow in Egyptian dental hospitals.
- Compartment Design — Single-compartment boxes suit portable instrument kits (examination, endo, surgical); multi-compartment cassette boxes organise complete procedure setups (mirror, probe, explorer, tweezers) for rapid chairside deployment without individual instrument handling.
- Size and Capacity — Standard examination cassettes accommodate 5–7 instruments; full surgical cassettes accommodate 12–20 instruments. Measure your most frequently used instrument setup before selecting cassette dimensions to ensure all instruments fit without forced compression that damages instrument tips.
- Colour Coding System — Mano tool boxes in multiple colours enable procedure-type coding (e.g. red = surgical, blue = endo, green = restoration) that accelerates instrument preparation and reduces setup errors in busy Egyptian multi-chair clinics.
- Autoclave Compatibility — Confirm the box or tray is rated for Class B autoclave cycles (134°C, 3 bar); not all plastic boxes withstand these temperatures. Epona grid boxes and PP cassettes from reputable brands carry temperature ratings on their labelling.
Dental Tool Box Options Available in Egypt
| Product | Material | Autoclavable | Price (EGP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epona Grid Box | PP perforated | Yes (134°C) | 10 |
| Tools Side Box 7 | PP | Yes | 75 |
| Mano Tools Box (multi-colour) | PP | Yes | 475 |
Availability & Delivery in Egypt
MedSTA supplies dental tool boxes and instrument cassettes from Mano, Epona, and generic brands in EGP. Same-day dispatch from Cairo; delivery within 1–3 business days for Cairo and Giza and 3–5 business days for all other Egyptian governorates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can dental instrument cassettes go directly into the autoclave?
Can dental instrument cassettes go directly into the autoclave?
Yes — autoclave-rated PP cassettes and stainless steel perforated trays can be placed directly into a Class B autoclave (134°C, 3 bar) with instruments loaded inside, allowing instruments to be sterilised as a complete organised set rather than individually. The cassette holds instrument positions during the cycle, maintains organisation after sterilisation, and can be transferred directly to the chairside tray without individual handling — reducing contamination risk during setup in Egyptian dental clinics.
What is the best way to colour-code dental instrument cassettes?
What is the best way to colour-code dental instrument cassettes?
Use coloured silicone tip protectors or coloured tape markers on individual instruments to match the cassette colour code. A simple system for Egyptian general practices: blue cassette = examination instruments (mirror, probe, explorer, tweezers); green = restoration setup; red = surgical/extraction; yellow = endo. Order the same number of cassettes as your autoclave capacity allows to maintain continuous availability while one set is being sterilised.
How many dental instrument cassettes does a single-chair practice need?
How many dental instrument cassettes does a single-chair practice need?
A single-chair Egyptian dental practice needs a minimum of 3–4 cassettes per procedure type to maintain a continuous supply: one at chairside in use, one being cleaned and loaded, one in the autoclave, one sterilised and ready. For a practice with 3 procedure types (examination, restoration, surgical), 9–12 cassettes is the minimum practical inventory. Reduce setup delays by pre-loading cassettes at the start of each session.
How should dental tool boxes be cleaned between uses?
How should dental tool boxes be cleaned between uses?
After each use, remove instruments from the cassette, rinse the cassette under running water to remove gross debris, then place in an ultrasonic cleaner with enzymatic detergent for 5–10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly, inspect for trapped debris in perforations, load instruments in correct positions, pouch the cassette (for sealed sterilisation) or wrap in sterilisation paper, then autoclave. In Egyptian clinics with high patient volumes, assign a dedicated decontamination area and workflow to prevent cross-contamination during cassette handling.
Does MedSTA supply dental instrument cassettes and tool boxes across Egypt?
Does MedSTA supply dental instrument cassettes and tool boxes across Egypt?
Yes — MedSTA supplies Epona grid boxes, generic PP instrument trays, and Mano multi-colour tool boxes in EGP with same-day dispatch from Cairo. Cairo and Giza delivery within 1–3 business days; all other Egyptian governorates within 3–5 business days.