Instruments

Question 1

What forceps are used to extract upper maxillary teeth?

Answer 1

Upper straight forceps

Question 2

Are upper OR lower forceps divided into left and right?

Answer 2

Upper is, lower isnt

Question 3

Why do we apply apical force when removing a tooth?

Answer 3

To push the larger bulbous root down to widen the soket and to prevent root fracture

Question 4

What are the 3 types of elevators?

Answer 4

1. Warwick James
2. Couplands
3. Cryers

Question 5

How does the blade of a luxator compare to an elevator?

Answer 5

Luxators have a thinner and sharper blade to severe the PDL

Question 6

What is the difference between a lower molar and lower cowhorn forcep?

Answer 6

Lower molar has two beaks and lower cowhorn has two pointy cowhorn ends

Question 7

How do we recognise a lower 8 forcep?

Answer 7

Long curved shank at right angle to blades

Question 8

Why do we not use elevators or luxators lingually or palatally?

Answer 8

Potential damage to lingual or naso-palatine nerve

Question 9

Are couplands used at right angles or parallel to periodontal ligament?

Answer 9

Right angles (they are elevators)