Posterior Instruments

Question 1

3 posterior diagnostic instruments:

Answer 1

Mouth Mirror (no transillumination)
Explorer
Probe

Question 2

Posterior Explorer

Answer 2

ODU 11/12
Universal
Double ended mirrored
Curved, long angled shank

Question 3

Posterior Gracey Curets

Answer 3

11/12, 15/16 - mesial

13/14, 17/18 - distal

Question 4

Posterior Gracey features:

Answer 4

Area specific!
One functional cutting edge
Offset
Angled, ridged/flexible shank

Question 5

Gracey Ideal angulation

Answer 5

70* “self angulated”

Question 6

Gracey Adaptation/Activation

Answer 6

Distal line angle!

Question 7

Strokes

Answer 7

Vertical, Oblique, Horizontal, Multidirectional

Question 8

Universal Curets

Answer 8

90* angle terminal shank to blade;
Two functional cutting edges; mesial and distal access; rounded back/toe;
Langer 1/2, 3/4

Question 9

Langer 1/2

Answer 9

Universal curet, mesial/distal on MANDIBULAR

Question 10

Lancer 3/4

Answer 10

Universal curet, mesial/distal on MAXILLARY

Question 11

Langer/Universal Activation/Adaptaion:

Answer 11

Distal line angle

DO NOT WRAP

Question 12

SC NEVI 49

Answer 12

Posterior sickle scaler; interproximal

Question 13

Posterior Probe activation

Answer 13

Distal Line Angle

Question 14

Compressed Air

Answer 14

Supragingival calculus, Defects tissue, Clears saliva - DO NOT USE BC COVID