Ortho Instrument ID Quiz Flashcards by Jayden Bohn

Elastic separating pliers purpose

Grip and place separators

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Ligature director purpose

place ligature wire around brackets after it has been tied to arch wire

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Bracket purpose

to hold the arch wire in place

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Band pusher purpose

to push orthodontic bands into place during try in and cementing phases

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Posterior bracket remover purpose

to remove brackets from teeth

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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

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Weingart pliers purpose

to place and remove arch wires, to aid a variety of functions for ortho procedures, to remove bonded brackets

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Ligature ties purpose

to secure the arch wire to the band or bracket

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Orthodontic hemostat purpose

to hold and place separators, to hold, place and/or tie ligatures to arch wires

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Archwire purpose

to move teeth

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Posterior bracket placement pliers

to hold and carry brackets, to place bracket on the tooth for bonding

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Wire cutters purpose

to cut ligature wires

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Band remover purpose

to remove ortho bands from teeth

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Bow for headgear purpose

The face bow connects to straps that wrap around the neck or head, providing gentle pressure to move the upper jaw and teeth.

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Three prong pliers purpose

to contour and bend light wire

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Positioner purpose

retain teeth in position after braces removed

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Hawley retainer purpose

retain teeth in position after braces removed

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separators purpose

to separate teeth before banding

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Elastic ligature ties purpose

hold arch wire in place

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band seater/bite stick purpse

to assist seating or placing an ortho band for try-in or cementation

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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

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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

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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?

Three prong 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

This ortho instrument is used to help position a molar band for a fixed appliance

bite stick / band seater

What can be used to secure the arch wire to the bracket?

ligature ties

What type of appliance is used when a patients teeth appear large but their mouth is narrow?

palatal expander

Which instrument is used to bend arch wires in orthodontic treatment?

Arch wire bender

What instrument is used to cut orthodontic wires?

wire cutter

What is the instrument used to remove orthodontic bands?

Band remover

What instrument is used to remove excess cement after placing orthodontic brackets?

Cement spatula

Which instrument is used to place orthodontic brackets on teeth?

bracket placement tweezer

I am considered a very precise plier and I am being used when orthodontic wire needs to bend or formed. What Am I?

Bird Beak Pliers

What instruments are needed for placement of separators?

Lip Retractors Orthodontic Hemostat or Elastic separating pliers Separators (metal or elastic)

What instruments are needed for cementatin of molar bands?

Bite stick/band seater (places/seats bands) Band Pusher (to position band in place) Band remover (removes after try in)

What instruments are needed for bonding of brackets?

Retractors Brackets Rubber cap polish facial surfaces Bonding material set, such as glass ionomer cement, light curing unit Orthodontic scaler to remove residue cement; used by the orthodontist Bracket placement pliers (anterior and posterior) us used to help carry bracket into the tooth

What instruments are required for insertion of arch wire?

Arch wire Weingart utility or Howe pliers used to place wire Three- Prong Pliers or Bird beak Plier (contour light wire or wire, bend or form wire) Ortho hemostat (holds wire or tie ligature wire) Ortho band with tubing and hook (holds arch wire and/or secure headgear) Distal end cutting pliers (used to shorten the wire when it is too long Distal)

What instruments are needed for tying in ligature ties or elastomeric ties?

Ligature ties or elastomeric ties Orthodontic Hemostat, ties ligatures to arch wire Ligature director, help guide the ligature ties Ligature/wire cutters, used to cut ligature after it has been tied to arch wire * additional instrument

What instrument will be used to check for loose bands?

Howe Pliers

What instrument will be used when anterior or posterior brackets needs to removal/replacement?

Bracket remover or bird beak pliers

What instrument is used to remove ligature ties or elastomeric ties?

Ligature wire cutter

What instrument removes Arch wire?

Weighart Utlity wires

What instrument removes bands?

Band remover

What instruments are needed for fixed/bonded lingual wire?

 Rubber cup polish, slow speed handpiece  Bonding material set with light cure unit  Lingual wire  Three-prong pliers; To contour and bend light wire or  Bird beak pliers; To bend and form orthodontic wire  Distal End-Cutting Pliers; Cuts distal end of the arch wire after placement