dental tool uses

Question 1

nolvadent solution

Answer 1

supra and sub
kills bacteria in mouth

Question 2

tartar (calculus) removal forceps

Answer 2

supra
breaks off calculus before cleaning

Question 3

dental claw (sickle scaler)

Answer 3

supra
removes heavier deposits of calculus

Question 4

dental scaler

Answer 4

supra
removes calculus

Question 5

jacquette scaler

Answer 5

supra
removes calculus

Question 6

dental hoe

Answer 6

supra
removes gross deposits of calculus

Question 7

curette

Answer 7

supra and sub
curettage and root planing

Question 8

periodontal probe

Answer 8

supra and sub
gingival recession and periodontal pocket depth

Question 9

dental explorer (Shepard’s hook)

Answer 9

supra and sub
detects missed calculus, caries, root smoothness, and removes calculus

Question 10

dental elevator

Answer 10

sub
elevate gum line to loosen periodontal ligament

Question 11

incisor extractor

Answer 11

supra
removes incisors

Question 12

molar extractor

Answer 12

supra
removes molars

Question 13

dental extraction forceps

Answer 13

supra
removes any tooth

Question 14

ultrasonic handpiece tips: standard and perio

Answer 14

standard: supra
perio: below gum line; supra and sub

Question 15

ultrasonic handpiece: magnetorestrictive and piezo electric

Answer 15

magnetorestrictive: metal vibrates (metal strips in handle)
piezo electric: crystal vibrates

Question 16

disclosing solution

Answer 16

rub on tooth to see left over plaque

Question 17

dental prophylactic angle

Answer 17

polishing teeth

Question 18

prophy cup

Answer 18

supra and sub
goes on prophy angle

Question 19

prophy paste

Answer 19

abrasive (polishing) and fluoride that goes on prophy cup

Question 20

prophy paste holder

Answer 20

holds paste between fingers

Question 21

fluoride foam

Answer 21

rub fluoride on teeth with fingers
let dry before applying
set for 1-4 minutes
wipe away only! no rinse