Dental Instruments Flashcards
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Mouth mirror
Provides vision and retracts the cheeks, tongue and lips
Examination
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Cotton Pliers
Grasp or transfers items in and out of the oral cavity
Accessory
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Explorer
Examines teeth for decay, calculus and furcations
Examination
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Probe
Measures periodontal pockets
Examination
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Tofflemire Matrix Retainer
Holds matrix bands during condensing
Amalgam/ Restorative
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Matrix Band
Replaces missing proximal wall of cavity prep
Amalgam/ Restorative
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Liner Applicator
Places dental lining material into cavity preparation
Amalgam/Restorative
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Amalgam Carrier
Carry and dispense amalgam into cavity prep
Amalgam/ Restorative
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Small and Large Condenser
Packs and condenses amalgam and other restorative material
Amalgam/ Restorative
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Ball Burnisher
Smooths and shapes amalgam after condensing
Amalgam/ Restorative
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Discoid- Cleoid Carver
Carves occlusal anatomy into amalgam and other restoration
Amalgam/ Restorative
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Hollenback Carver
To contour and carve occlusal and interproximal anatomy in amalgam and other restorations
Amalgam/Restorative
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Articulating Paper Holder
To hold articulating paper in place (checks centric and lateral occlusions)
Accessory
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Dry Angle
Aids in removing excess liquid from the mouth during suctioning
Accessory
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Composite Placement Instrument
Carries and places composite material into the oral cavity
Composite/Restorative
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PFI (Plastic Filling Instrument)
Placing and contouring composite materials
Composite/Restorative
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Clappison Carver
Carve anatomical features
Restorative
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Excavator
Removes carious lesions
Cutting
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Spatula
Used to mix dental materials
Acessory
