Dental Instruments Flashcards
Mouth Mirror
provides indirect vision and retracts the lips, cheek and tongue
Explorer
examines teeth for decay
Periodontal Probe
measures periodontal pocket depth in milimeters
Articulating Paper holder
holds articulating paper to check centric and lateral occlusion
Amalgam Carrier
to carry and dispense amalgam to the cavity
Condenser
to pack and condense amalgam into cavity preparation
Acorn Burnisher
smooths amalgam after condensing
Discoid Cleoid Carver
carves occlusal anatomy into amalgam restorations
Hollenback Carver
to contour and carve occlusal and interproximal anatomy in amalgam
Amalgam Well
to hold amalgam while loading amalgam carrier
Composite instrument
carries, condenses, and contours composite (gold hockey stick on test)
Composite Material Gun
carries and dispenses composite resin into cavity preparation
Curing Light
used to harden light cured material (Bonding, sealants, composite and build up material)
Gingival Retraction Cord Instrument
places gingival retraction cord in the sulcus area
Crown and Bridge Scissors
to cut or trim matrix bands, dental damns, ginigval retraction cords, bleaching trays, can be straight or curved, and used on restorative tray set ups
Spoon Excavator
to manually remove carious dentin
Tofflemire retainer
to maintain stability of matrix band during condensing of restorative material for class 2 prep
Hemostat
to grasp tissue or bone fragments
Slow Speed Handpiece
To remove soft decay and use with a slow speed attachment
High Speed Handpiece
To use with bur to cut tooth with decay or other dental
anomalies
High Speed Handpiece
To use with bur to cut tooth with decay or other dental
anomalies
