Instruments Flashcards
What does a mini sickle do
Double ended point scaler with 2 cutting edges, triangular in cross section. Used supra gingivally, limited access sub gingivally due to damage on gingiva. Buccal and lingual embrasure surfaces anywhere in the mouth
What does a columbia curette do
double ended universal currette with 2 cutting edges on each side, semi-circular in cross section. can be used supra and sub gingivally anywhere in the mouth for root planning. Limited access to deep pockets
What does a hoe scaler 134-135 do
double ended instrument. used to remove gross calculus from buccal and lingual surfaces anywhere in the mouth.
what does a gracy curette 1-2 do
double ended curette with a single cutting edge, used sub gingivally to get into fine deep pockets in lower/upper anterior teeth
what does a gracey curette 7-8 do
double ended with two cutting edges on each end, used for fine/deep supra and sub gingival scaling. used for buccal and lingual surfaces on posterior teeth
what does a gracey curette 11-12 do
double ended with a single cutting edge on each end, used for fine/deep sub gingival scaling in mesial surface of posterior teeth
what does a gracey curette 13-14 do
double ended with a single cutting edge on each end, used for fine/deep sub gingival scaling in distal surface of posterior teeth
what does a hoe scaler 156-157 do
double ended instrument for gross supra and subgingival scaling of mesial and distal surface of posterior teeth. used for large amount of calculus
what do you scale if youre sitting at 7oclock
lower anterior 33-43 labial
what do you scale if youre sitting at 9oclock
44-48 14-18 buccal 34-38 lingual
what do you scale if youre sitting at 11 oclock
14-18 palatal 13-23 buccal and palatal 24-28 buccal and palatal 34-38 buccal 33-43 lingual 44-48 lingual
