Instrument ID Quiz Flashcards
Elastic separating pliers purpose
Grip and place separators
Ligature director purpose
place ligature wire around brackets after it has been tied to arch wire
Bracket purpose
to hold the arch wire in place
Band pusher purpose
to push orthodontic bands into place during try in and cementing phases
Posterior bracket remover purpose
to remove brackets from teeth
Othodontic scaler purpose
to place/move brackets for bonding, to remove separators, to remove elastic ligature ties, to remove excess cement or bonding material, to check for loose bands or brackets
Weingart pliers purpose
to place and remove arch wires, to aid a variety of functions for ortho procedures, to remove bonded brackets
Ligature ties purpose
to secure the arch wire to the band or bracket
Orthodontic hemostat purpose
to hold and place separators, to hold, place and/or tie ligatures to arch wires
Archwire purpose
to move teeth
Posterior bracket placement pliers
to hold and carry brackets, to place bracket on the tooth for bonding
Wire cutters purpose
to cut ligature wires
Band remover purpose
to remove ortho bands from teeth
Bow for headgear purpose
retain teeth in position after braces removed
Three prong pliers purpose
to contour and bend light wire
Positioner purpose
retain teeth in position after braces removed
Hawley retainer purpose
retain teeth in position after braces removed
separators purpose
to separate teeth before banding
Elastic ligature ties purpose
hold arch wire in place
band seater/bite stick purpse
to assist seating or placing an ortho band for try-in or cementation
I have a working tapered end, slim tips to allow pliers to fit between brackets for ease of arch wire placement. I place and remove arch wires and aid in a variety of functions for orthodontic procedures. I can remove bonded brackets by squeezing the bracket itself. What Am I?
Weingart utility pliers
I am considered all-purpose plier, I have serrated tips for better grip on wire. I can have straight or curved beaks. I place and remove arch wires and to check for loose bands. What Am I?
Howe pliers
I am a single ended instrument with as square or triangular tip. I assist seating or placing of orthodontic bands for try-in or cementing phase. What Am I?
Bite stick/Band seater
I can be single or double ended and I am used to push orthodontic bands into place during try-in or cementing phase. The dentist will require me to position the orthodontic bands into place. What Am I?
Band pusher
I can be thin and flexible or stiff. I am attached to each bracket. I am responsible for the movement of the teeth into the desired position What Am I?
Arch wire
I am a type of plier that is able to cut the arch wire behind the very last tooth. I am often being used if I am too long and when I cause the discomfort to the patient mucosa. What Am I?
Distal end cutting pliers
I am a type of plier that is used to remove orthodontic bands from teeth. I have two types of beaks. rounded and curved. What Am I?
Band remover
My function is to make arch completely visible, I will stretch your lips and mouth when I am about to bond brackets. I am also used during the initial examination by the dental assistant to take records. What Am I?
Lip retractor
My function is to separate teeth before placing bands on them. I am being placed in the interproximal areas. What Am I?
Elastic separator
My function is to hold arch wire in place or secure headgear. What Am I?
Ortho band with tubing and hook
My function is to keep orthodontic arch wire in place. I am made out of metal or ceramic. What Am I?
Ortho bracket (
My function is to be able to bend and contour light wire. I come in various sizes. What Am I?
Bird beak Plier
I am not only used to hold and place separators but also to hold and tie ligature wire. What Am I?
Ortho hemostat
My function is most appreciated during the end of orthodontic treatment as I am used to remove all brackets from all teeth. What Am I?
Bracket remover
