Table 1 Distribution of scalpel blades by group and incision-length subgroup. group A: benefis no. 11; group B: benefis no. 15; group C: Ysis no. 11; group D: Ysis no. 15.

From: SEM morphological analysis of the deformation on disposable scalpels used in dentistry

 

Subgroup 1 (0 to 2 cm)

Subgroup 2 (2 to 4 cm)

Subgroup 3 (4 to 6 cm)

Subgroup 4 (6 to 8 cm

Group A (24 blades)

Blades n11

Cut up to 2 cm Brand Benefis

Blades n11

Cut from 2 to 4 cm Brand Benefis

Blades n11

Cut from 4 to 6 cm Brand Benefis

Blades n11

Cut from 6 to 8 cm Brand Benefis

Group B (24 blades)

Blades n15

Cut up to 2 cm Brand: Benefis

Blades n15

Cut from 2 to 4 cm Brand: Benefis

Blades n15

Cut from 4 to 6 cm Brand: Benefis

Blades n15

Cut from 6 to 8 cm Brand: Benefis

Group C (24 blades)

Blades n11

Cut up to 2 cm Brand: Ysis

Blades n11

Cut from 2 to 4 cm Brand: Ysis

Blades n11

Cut from 4 to 6 cm Brand: Ysis

Blades n11

Cut from 6 to 8 cm Brand: Ysis

Group D (24 blades)

Blades n15

Cut up to 2 cm Brand: Ysis

Blades n15

Cut from 2 to 4 cm Brand: Ysis

Blades n15

Cut from 4 to 6 cm Brand: Ysis

Blades n15

Cut from 6 to 8 cm Brand: Ysis