Dental Procedures & Instruments (KEY TERMS)

Question 1

BUR

Answer 1

rotary cutting instrument made from steel or tungsten carbide.

Question 2

CONSOLE

Answer 2

freestanding cabinet that holds contents or control devices
(Laser handpiece)

Question 3

DENTAL HANDPIECE

Answer 3

electrical device that uses air pressure that rotates a bur for procedures

Question 4

FLUTES

Answer 4

blades on the working end of a finishing rotary bur

Question 5

LASER

Answer 5

device that generates a narrow beam of light radiation to remove or treat a specific area.

Question 6

MANDREL

Answer 6

accessory that is attached to the slow-speed handpiece to hold a sandpaper disc or abrasive material.

Question 7

ROTARY

Answer 7

to rotate around axis

Question 8

SHANK

Answer 8

part of an instrument where the handle attaches to the working end of the instrument

Question 9

TORQUE

Answer 9

twisting or turning force that can cause rotation

Question 10

ULTRASONIC

Answer 10

mechanical radiation energy of water and sound vibrations