Instrument Design and Classification

Question 1

Rod shaped length of metal located between the handle and the working end

Answer 1

Instrument Shank

Question 2

Simple shank with short functional length

Answer 2

Supragingival use anterior teeth

Question 3

Simple shank with long functional length

Answer 3

Subgingival use on anterior teeth

Question 4

Complex shank with short functional length

Answer 4

supraginival use on posterior teeth

Question 5

Complex shank with long functional length

Answer 5

subgingival use on posterior teeth

Question 6

Functional length determines

Answer 6

sub or supra

Question 7

complex or simple shank determines

Answer 7

anterior or posterior

Question 8

What kind of shank

• visual information
• vibration
• tactile sensitiviity

Answer 8

Flexible shank

Question 9

What kind of shank

• Calcified deposit removal
• Stain removal

Answer 9

rigid shank

Question 10

Part of the instrument that does the work

Begins where the shank ends

Answer 10

Working end