Name the 3 basic parts of a hand instrument
What are the 3 types of working ends of a hand instrument?
What are the advantages of either a solid or hollow handle on a hand instrument?
Solid has a firmer grip
Hollow has better tactile sense
Name 3 types of dental mirrors
Name 3 methods of grasping a hand instrument and when to use and why
Define instrument adaptation
the way in which an instrument contacts the intended surface
What type of periodontal probe is this?
Williams probe (1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10mm)
What type of periodontal probe is this?
Marquis probe (3,6,9,12mm)
What type of periodontal probe is this?
Michigan-o Probe (3, 6, 8mm)
What type of probe is this?
Nabor’s No 2 probe (used to explore furcations)
What are the 3 types of periodontal explorers and how is each utilized?
What type of periodontal explorer is this?
Hu-Friedy 3A
long gentle curve to examine furcations for calculus or caries
What type of periodontal explorer is this?
No 17
detection of SUBgingival calculus an restorative margins
What type of periodontal explorer is this?
No 23 (Shepherds hook)
detection of tooth caries or lesions ABOVE the gingival margin
What is a sickle scaler and what is it used for?
Triangular in cross section, SHARP back, 2 straight cutting edges and pointed tip
Curved and straight (Jacquette)
Removal of SUPRAgingival calculus
What is the instrument of choice for light sub gingival calculus removal, root planing, and gingival/subgingival curettage
The curette
2 cutting edges and a ROUNDED back and toe
Introduced into the sulcus and a pull motion is used to remove calculus or debride soft tissue
Name each type of curette
What is a hoe used for? What is the blade angle?
removal of large deposits of supra gingival calculus
99-100 deg (no pointed tip)
Pull stroke
What is a chisel used for? What is the blade angle?
large supra gingival calculus
limited use in vet med
Used in a push stroke
What is the most commonly used and only natural stone for sharpening dental instruments?
Arkansas stone - produces a smooth finish due to its fine grit
What are the two tests to examine blade sharpness?
Explain Dr. Black’s numbering system for instruments with blades. What doe the numbers 10-7-14 indicate?
What wave lengths are produced by light curing guns?
400-450nm (visible or near-red range)
Match the type of electrosurgical current with its uses and indications:
A. 3
B. 1
C. 4
D. 2
E. 1
F. 4
G. 2
H. 3