Scalers and surfaces

Question 1

Push scaler

Answer 1

lower anteriors - A mirror must be used to protect patient

Question 2

Jacquette scaler

Answer 2

Upper and lower anteriors interdentally, labially, lingually and palatally (on uppers).

Question 3

Sickle scalers

Answer 3

All teeth, supragingivally and immediately subgingivally

Question 4

Periodontal hoes

Answer 4

All surfaces and teeth subgingivally

Question 5

Curettes

Answer 5

can be used everywhere but mainly suited to subgingival due to having no cutting edge

Question 6

SvB

Answer 6

all surfaces, supragingivally and immediately subgingival

Question 7

Gracey curettes

Answer 7

10 types. Used for subgingival calculus and root planing