Universal Curets Posterior

Question 1

Which cutting edge of a universal is closer to the handle?

Answer 1

Inner is closer

Outer is further

Question 2

Where is the inner cutting edge used?

Answer 2

Distal surfaces

Question 3

Where is the outer cutting edge used?

Answer 3

Facial, lingual, and mesial surfaces

Question 4

Memory aid for inner vs outer cutting edge:

Answer 4

I start IN on the distal surface then move out to the facial and mesial surfaces

Question 5

What angle should the universal curet be with the tooth?

Answer 5

70 - 80 degree face-to-tooth angulation

Question 6

What angle is the face of the working end compared to the lower end? What does this mean?

Answer 6

90 degrees which means positioning the lower shank parallel to the tooth surface creates an incorrect face-to-tooth surface angulation of 90 degrees

Question 7

How should the lower shank be in a universal curet compared to the tooth?

Answer 7

It should have its lower shank tilted in the direction of the tooth surface

Question 8

How should universal curet be applied to posterior sextant?

Answer 8

For distal surface use inner edges; half the distal surface is done with one edge and then the instrument is flipped for the other edge.

For the rest of the surfaces the same is done.

Question 9

What are the steps of using a universal curet for calculus removal from posterior mandibular sextant?

Answer 9

Step 1: Place curet in the get ready zone. Toe of the working end must point towards the distal surface

Step 2: Enter the gingival margin ensuring that face is hugging the tooth surface

Step 3: Establish angulation and lock toe-third to tooth surface. Make strokes around the line angle and halfway across the distal surface

Step 4: Place the working-end in the get ready zone near the line angle of the facial surface (toe points forward)

Step 5: Make sure that the face hugs the tooth surface and gently insert working-end beneath the gingival margin

Step 6: Work across the facial surface, roll the handle as you approach the mesiofacial line angle

Question 10

What are the steps of using a universal curet for calculus removal from posterior maxillary sextant?

Answer 10

Step 1: Turn toe towards distal surface. Establish 0-degree angulation and insert

Step 2: Establish angulation,, lock the toe third and make strokes around the line angle halfway across the distal surface

Step 3: instrument for the distofacial line angle to the midline of the distal surface

Step 4: Place working end in the get ready zone near the line angle on facial surface. Toe points forward

Step 5: Work across the facial surface and roll the handle as you approach the mesiofacial line angle.

Step 6: Work from the mesiofacial line angle to the midline of the mesial surface