Instrument Identification

Question 1

What is a probe used for?

Answer 1

Used for caries detection, point focus, surface testing, manipulation of objects, retraction

Question 2

What are tweezers used for?

Answer 2

Used for handling small objects

Question 3

What are excavators used for?

Answer 3

Used for caries excavation, material removal and manipulation, shaping and contouring restoratives

Question 4

What are chisels used for?

Answer 4

Used for finishing cavosurface margin angles and enamel surfaces, removing unsupported enamel prisms

Question 5

What are plastics used for?

Answer 5

Used for manipulation of shapeable filling materials

Question 6

What are condensers used for?

Answer 6

Used for condensing amalgam, manipulating composite

Question 7

What are carvers used for?

Answer 7

Used for carving amalgam, shaping composite

Question 8

What are burnishers used for?

Answer 8

Used for finishing amalgam restoratives/manipulating composite

Question 9

What is a spatula used for?

Answer 9

Used for mixing materials (except resin/filler based cements and restoratives)

Question 10

What are applicators used for?

Answer 10

Used for placement of lining materials

Question 11

What are matrix retainers used for?

Answer 11

Used for replacing cavity walls, assists in moisture control

Question 12

What are amalgam carriers used for?

Answer 12

Used for carrying amalgam from Dappen pot to cavity

Question 13

What are composite guns used for?

Answer 13

Used for composite placement

Question 14

What is a dental mirror used for?

Answer 14

Used for viewing intra-orally, soft tissue retraction and protection