Ant. Deposit Removal Flashcards
1
Q
Sickle scaler used where
A
supra (sharp)
2
Q
Curets used where
A
supra or sub (less sharp)
3
Q
where scalers remove from
A
crown/enamel not cementum
4
Q
SH5 and 33(6)
A
SH5 longer wider curve 33 more 90 degrees
5
Q
adaptation
A
tip 1/3
6
Q
how to get angulation
A
80 or so, tilt lower shank toward the tooth surface!
7
Q
Proximal angulation
A
tilt shank towards tooth/midline of tooth
8
Q
Lower ant sextant
A
faces towards -> C1 at front
Faces away -> C2 from back
9
Q
Adaptation for ant removal
A
the side of the tip third of the sickle scaler working end is in contact with tooth
10
Q
degree of angulation for removal
A
80-85 (towards tooth)
11
Q
if some deposit left in interproximal
A
tip up towards buccal
12
Q
area specific curet
A
aka Gracey curet; best for pockets
13
Q
angle of area specific shank
A
parallel to working angle
