Hu-Friedy Metzenbaum Scissors | Soft-Tissue Dissection | Curved & Straight | Xemax

Precision soft-tissue scissors engineered for delicate dissection, fine cutting, and atraumatic tissue handling in periodontal, implant, and oral surgical procedures.

Hu-Friedy Metzenbaum Scissors are the instrument of choice when control, reach, and minimal trauma matter most. Their long handle-to-blade ratio, slender blades, and refined tip geometry make them purpose-built for the kind of fine tissue work where standard scissors fall short.

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When to Choose Metzenbaum Scissors

• When blunt dissection is needed — gently separating tissue planes with rounded tips to minimize trauma
• When fine soft-tissue cutting is required during periodontal or implant procedures
• When working in deep or confined access — long shanks provide reach and visibility in restricted operative fields
• When anatomical contour navigation is needed — curved models follow natural tissue planes; straight models suit flatter dissection

Choosing Your Configuration

Design/Shape

• Curved — Follows natural anatomical contours; preferred for most periodontal and flap procedures
• Straight — Suited for flatter tissue planes and direct-access dissection

Tip Shape

• Blunt — Rounded tips for atraumatic blunt dissection; the most common choice for tissue plane separation
• Pointed — Fine tips for precise incision and cutting in tighter spaces
• Delicate — Extra-fine tips for the most demanding precision work

Material/Finish

• Black Line — Anti-glare black finish reduces reflection under operatory lighting and magnification; ideal for loupe or microscope-assisted procedures
• Perma Sharp — Enhanced edge retention for longer-lasting cutting performance between sharpenings

Key Features

• Long handle-to-blade ratio — enhances reach, balance, and controlled movement
• Slender, narrow blades — purpose-built for precision and delicate tissue handling
• Multiple tip geometries — Blunt, Pointed, and Delicate to match the clinical task
• Curved and straight configurations — select based on access and surgical technique
• Black Line finish — reduces glare under operatory lighting and magnification
• Perma Sharp option — superior edge retention for extended performance
• High-quality surgical stainless steel — corrosion resistance and consistent cutting performance

Clinical Applications

• Soft-tissue dissection in periodontal surgery
• Flap elevation and tissue plane separation in implant procedures
• Fine cutting in oral and maxillofacial surgical cases
• Deep or confined-access dissection where reach and control are critical

Available SKUs

• S19SCX — Curved, Blunt, Black Line — 14.5 cm / 5.5"
• S5055 — Curved, Blunt, Perma Sharp — 14.5 cm / 5.5"
• S5057 — Curved, Pointed, Perma Sharp — 14.5 cm / 5.5"
• S5069 — Curved, Delicate, Perma Sharp — 18 cm / 7"
• S5054 — Straight, Blunt, Perma Sharp — 14.5 cm / 5.5"
• S5056 — Straight, Pointed, Perma Sharp — 14.5 cm / 5.5"

Note: Metzenbaum scissors are not intended for cutting sutures, wire, or dense materials. Use for fine soft-tissue work only to preserve blade integrity and performance.