Functions of the dental instruments in the restorative tray Flashcards
1
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What is the function of the dental mirror?
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- Provides indirect vision
- Helps with magnifying
- Retraction of soft tissues
2
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What is the function of the Contra-angled probe?
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- Helps detect any defective pits.
- Helps detect calculus.
- Helps detect any deficient margins of restorations/crowns and bridges.
- Helps detect any caries.
3
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What is the function of the William’s Probe?
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- Helps with measuring the depth of periodontal pockets or cavity preparations.
- It’s blunt ended and has markings in millimetres.
4
Q
What is the function of the Excavator?
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- The removal of caries and any excess materials.
5
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What is the function of the Gingival Margin trimmers (enamel margin trimmers)?
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- Helps remove any unsupported enamel.
- Helps refine cavity preparations.
- There are mesial and distal versions.
6
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What is the function of the Amalgam plugger (Hobsons)?
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- Helps condense amalgam into a cavity.
7
Q
What is the function of the Flat Plastic?
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- Works to deliver materials to the cavity (not amalgam)
- Also works by removing excess material.
8
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What is the function of the Ward’s Carver, Hollenback 3½ Carver and the Cleoid Discoid Carver?
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- Carves amalgam
- Shapes restorations
- Creates correct anatomy and occlusion.
9
Q
What is the function of the Ball-ended burnisher and the Ladmore burnisher?
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- It is used as a finishing instrument.
- Polishes amalgam.
- Adapts filling material to the margins.
10
Q
What is the function of the Mixing spatula?
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- Used to mix dental materials.
- Never used in the mouth.
11
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What is the function of the Tofflemire matrix retainer?
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- Holds a matrix band securely.
12
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What is the function of the College Tweezers?
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- Placing and removing small objects in the mouth.
13
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What is the function of the Millers Articulating Forceps?
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- This helps keep articulating paper secure whilst checking occlusion.
