Hand instruments Flashcards
1
Q
Hand cutting instruments are described by what four divisions?
A
Order
Suborder
Class
Subclass
2
Q
Define Order (hand instruments)
A
Describes the purpose of the instrument; cutting instruments are termed excavators. Their function is to: Remove caries, refine anatomy of preparation
3
Q
Define Suborder (hand instruments)
A
Describes position and technique
4
Q
Define Class (hand instruments)
A
Describes form and shape –> the different types of cutting instruments.
5
Q
Define Subclass (hand instruments)
A
Describes the angle of the shank –> straight, mono (1), bin (2), or triple (3) angle
6
Q
Name the instruments in the Chisel family
A
CHAD (Chisel named their son CHAD) Chisels Hoes Angle formers Discoids and Cleoids
7
Q
Name the instruments in the Hatchet family
A
HEG (Hatchet family named their son HEG)
Hatchets
Excavators
Gingival Marginal Trimmer
