Dental Casset

Question 1

Answer 1

Dycal applicator
- rounded ball tip
- function to mix and place calcium hydroxide in the prepared cavity

Question 2

Answer 2

Sickle probe/ explorer
- function to look for signs of decay, soft spots and cavities

Question 3

Answer 3

Williams Periodontal Probe
- function to determine the depth of the pockets surrounding a tooth

Question 4

Answer 4

Enamel Chisel
- function to remove damage to the tooth surface or to cut enamel for repair or correction

Question 5

Answer 5

Mixing spatula
- function to mix, spread and lift material including foods, drugs, plaster and paints

Question 6

Answer 6

tweezers
- function to grab, grip, place, remove or hold items

Question 7

Answer 7

dental mirror
- function to provide a perfect view of the oral cavity for a good diagnosis

Question 8

Answer 8

composite plugger
- function to place the filling material inside the cavity prepared by the dentists in the patient’s mouth

Question 9

Answer 9

ball burnisher
- function to smooth or polish a restoration

Question 10

Answer 10

amalgam plugger
- function to condense the silver amalgam in the cavity

Question 11

Answer 11

spoon excavator (small)
- cutting and removing the carious dentine of a decayed tooth

Question 12

Answer 12

flat plastic
- function to shape and remove excess filling material from a tooth

Question 13

Answer 13

amalgam carver (hollenback)
- function to carve anatomical features and remove excess material in amalgam restoration

Question 14

Answer 14

Amalgam carver (Frahm)
- function to carve anatomical features and remove excess material in amalgam restoration