Instruments

Question 1

How do we classify instruments?

Answer 1

Based on the design feature of the working end (ex// sickle, explorer, probe, curette)

Question 2

What all is included on an instruments handle?

Answer 2

-the design name (school or individual who designed it)
-design number (exact instrument id, double ended has 2 numbers
-diameter of the handle

Question 3

List the uses of the dental mirror

Answer 3

-indirect vision
-retraction
-indirect illumination
-transillumination

Question 4

Our UNC probe has mm markings up to…

Answer 4

12mm

Question 5

List the uses of the probe

Answer 5

-measure sulcus and pocket depths
-measure clinical attachment levels
-determine width of attached gingiva
-assess for presence of bleeding
-measure size of oral lesions

Question 6

Describe the probe walking stroke

Answer 6

a series of bobbing strokes made writhing the sulcus or pocket while keeping the probe tip against the tooth surface

Question 7

The probe tip is ____ mm of the side of the probe

Answer 7

1-2

Question 8

The probe is correctly positioned _____ to the long axis of the tooth

Answer 8

parallel

Question 9

List the uses of the explorer

Answer 9

examine tooth surfaces for
-calculus deposits
-decalcified and carious lesions
-dental anomalies
-anatomical features of the teeth

Question 10

The explore tip is bent at a ____ degree angle to the lower shank.

Answer 10

90

Question 11

supragingival

Answer 11

use of an instrument coronal to (above) gingival margin

Question 12

subgingival

Answer 12

use of an instrument apical to (beneath) gingival margin

Question 13

A scaler/sickle has how many cutting edges

Answer 13

2

Question 14

An area specific curet has how many cutting edges

Answer 14

1

Question 15

A universal curet has how many cutting edges

Answer 15

2

Question 16

What is the difference between sickles and curettes in regards to the shape of the toe/tip?

Answer 16

sickles have pointed toes
curettes have rounded toes