Which instrument combination accompanies blade use in sulcular incisions?

• A. Scalpel handle and pen grip
• B. Scissors and tweezers
• C. Needle holder and syringe
• D. Retractors and frames

Answer: (A)

The act of making a sulcular incision relies on precise cutting with a scalpel attached to a handle, and the grip used should be a pen grasp. This combination gives fine, controlled movements and a light touch, allowing the blade to follow the sulcus contour without tearing tissue or creating uneven edges. The pen grip enables small, accurate finger and wrist motions essential for a clean, shallow incision along the gingival margin. Other tools serve different roles—scissors and tweezers are for tissue manipulation and trimming, needle holders and syringes are for suturing and anesthesia, and retractors/frames help keep the area open. For incising along the sulcus, the scalpel with a handle used in a pen grip is the best fit.