Anterior Instruments

Question 1

Examination Instruments (3)

Answer 1

Mirrors
Probes
Explorers

Question 2

Mouth Mirror USES

Answer 2

Indirect vision
Indirect illumination
Transillumination
Retraction

Question 3

Indirect vision

Answer 3

used when you can’t view a tooth or area directly

Question 4

Indirect illumination

Answer 4

Used to reflect light from overhead to dark areas of the mouth

Question 5

Transillumination

Answer 5

Reflects light through maxillary anterior teeth

Question 6

Retraction

Answer 6

Move away cheeks, lips, tongue - for better access (avoid pressure)

Question 7

TU17: Working end

Answer 7

Explorer
2mm tip
Tip is 90* to terminal shank
Tip/Heel

Question 8

TU17 USES:

Answer 8

• To detect supra/subgingival calculus
• Abnormalities in tooth morphology
• Cemental all surface irregularities
• Examine restorations
• Determine completion of calculus removal

Question 9

TU17 Strokes

Answer 9

Overlapping vertical and oblique

Activation at midline

Question 10

Periodontal Probe USES

Answer 10

• Measure pockets

- Examine topography and character of pocket area

Question 11

Periodontal Probe TECHNIQUE

Answer 11

• measurements taken from free gingival margin to epithial attachment (base of pocket/junctional epithelium)
• insertion parallel to log axis of tooth into sulcus
• overlapping strokes in sulcus
• two point contact (side of probe parallel touching tooth, tip at base of pocket)

Question 12

Probe Measurements per tooth (6)

Answer 12

Mesial facial 
Midline facial 
Distal facial 
Mesial lingual 
Midline lingual 
Distal lingual

Question 13

UNC12 Probe MARKINGS

Answer 13

1,2,3, 4-5, 6,7,8, 9-10, 11,12 all millimeters

1-3mm = normal

Question 14

Gingival Sulcus

Answer 14

V-shaped shallow space around tooth

Question 15

Anterior Sickle Scaler DESIGN

Answer 15

Two cutting edges, pointed tip
Supragingival 
Bulky working edge 
Straight shank 
Stroke starts at line angle 
90* to shank

Question 16

Gracey Curet USES

Answer 16

Supra/subgingival calculus/biofilm

Area specific

Question 17

Gracey Curet CHARACTERISTICS

Answer 17

Round toe
Straight shank 
Area specific, lower convex side of blade 
Parallel adaptation, lower 3rd
Light grasp for tactile sensitivity 
Offset angulation

Question 18

Gracey Curet ADAPTATION

Answer 18

0* insertion

70* working

Question 19

Air Syringe USES

Answer 19

Dry area for fulcrum
Dry supragingival calculus (chalky)
View restorations
Before impressions/topical

Question 20

Air Syringe CONTRAINDICATED

Answer 20

Cervical areas
Open carries/lesions
Posteriorally (coughing)

Question 21

Air Syringe ALTERNATIVES

Answer 21

Blotting w gauze/sponge/cotton roll