Plastic Filling instruments

Plastic filling instruments (also called composite instruments or PFI) are non‑cutting, hand‑held dental tools designed to manipulate restorative materials inside a prepared cavity. They are typically made of stainless steel, titanium‑coated, or non‑stick Teflon‑coated to prevent composite adhesion.

Key Functions

• Material Placement — carry composite or GIC into the cavity

• Shaping & Contouring — adapt material to cavity walls

• Sculpting Anatomy — create grooves, ridges, and marginal contours