Dental Instruments Flashcards
What are three main operative instruments that are used for diagnosis of cavities?
- dental mirror
- straight probe
- briault probe
What instrument is used for indirect vision, reflection of light and retracting soft tissues?
Dental mirror
What instrument is used to explore tooth surface and more importantly, a prepared cavity?
Straight probe
What instrument is useful for exploring cavitation between teeth and under restoration margins?
Briault probe
What instrument is useful for paring away soft dentine?
Excavator
What instrument is excellent in removing unsupported enamel?
Marginal trimmers
What instrument is used to transfer mixed filling material into cavity?
Amalgam carrier/gun
What instrument is used to condense filling material into cavity?
Amalgam condenser/plugger
What instrument is used to place, carve and contour a restoration?
Wards carver
What instrument is used for polishing and contouring amalgam or composite restorations?
Burnisher
What dental instrument is often used to apply lining material to surface of cavities?
Thymisin probe
What instrument is often used to wipe away excess material when placing a restoration?
Flat plastic
