Features & Benefits
FAQ's
Clinical/Product Information
Sharpening Instructions
Literature

Features & Benefits

The new Miltex sharpening stones and honing oil have been added to our current synthetic stone offering.  The new stones include Arkansas stones and India stones.  Our product offering will include the Arkansas No. 4 flat stone, the Arkansas conical stone, the India No. 1 fine flat stone, the India No. 6 fine wedge, and the India No. 309 medium stone. 

Our new Miltex honing oil should be used in conjunction with Miltex Arkansas and India stones during the sharpening process.  The honing oil helps facilitate movement across the stone, reducing friction and the problem of metallic particles embedding into the stone surface. 

FAQs

• What is the Arkansas stones made out of?
  • Arkansas stones are natural stones, and are mined in the Ouachita Mountains near Hot Springs, AK.
• Can there be differences in the color of Arkansas Stones?
  • Yes, since Arkansas Stones are natural stones, there can be slight differences in the color of the stones.  This will not affect the superb sharpening characteristics of the stones. 
• What is the India Stone made out of?
  • India stones are made from aluminum oxide and are good stones for sharpening all types of dental instruments
• Should I use the Miltex Honing Oil with Arkansas and India stones?
  • Yes, the Miltex Honing Oil will help facilitate movement across the stone while reducing friction and the problem of metallic particles embedding into the stone surface.
• How should I sharpen my instruments?
  • You should use the “Stone moves while the Instrument is held Stationary” method of sharpening.  For detail instructions, please see our sharpening instructions. 
• Can the sharpening stones be sterilized?
  • Yes, the Miltex sharpening stones should be sterilized prior to use and then between use.  First, wipe the stone with a clean cloth to remove metal particles and then scrub the stones or put them in an ultrasonic bath to remove honing oil on the stones.  Then the sharpening stones should be sterilized by autoclaving them. 

Clinical/Product Information

Sharpening Instructions

Sharpening Instructions

Literature

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