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What is a Probe used for?
Caries detection point focus surface testing manipulation of objects/materials retraction
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What is a Probe used for?
Caries detection point focus surface testing manipulation of objects/materials retraction
What is an Excavator used for?
Caries excavation material removal & manipulation shaping and contouring restoratives
What is the use of a Flat Plastic instrument?
Manipulation of shapeable filling materials retraction removal of floss ligatures
What is the use of a Condensor instrument?
Condensing amalgam - manipulating composite
What is the use of a Carving instrument?
Carving amalgam - shaping composite
What is the use of a Burnisher instrument?
Finishing amalgam restorations - restoring composite
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is a Probe used for? | Caries detection point focus surface testing manipulation of objects/materials retraction |
What is an Excavator used for? | Caries excavation material removal & manipulation shaping and contouring restoratives |
What is the use of a Flat Plastic instrument? | Manipulation of shapeable filling materials retraction removal of floss ligatures |
What is the use of a Condensor instrument? | Condensing amalgam - manipulating composite |
What is the use of a Carving instrument? | Carving amalgam - shaping composite |
What is the use of a Burnisher instrument? | Finishing amalgam restorations - restoring composite |
What is the use of a Spatula instrument? | Mixing materials |
What is the use of an Applicator instrument? | Placement of lining materials |
What is the use of an Amalgam Carrier? | Carrying amalgam from dappen pot —> cavity |
Composite is placed using what instrument? | Composite gun |
What is the use of a CPITN probe? | Measuring gingival/periodontal pockets |
What is the hot instrument used to cut off Gutta Percha during endo treatment? | The Super Endo Alpha |
What are the plastic sheets used for anterior build ups (preventing teeth bonding together) called? | Cellulose strips |
What are dental instruments coated in? | TITANIUM NITRIDE |
What are the four parts of a non-cutting instrument? | Handle shank nib face/point |
What are the four parts of a cutting instrument? | Handle shank blade cutting edge |
What is the shank on an instrument? | The shank joins the handle and a blade/nib |
Which probe is used to detect interproximal caries? | Briault probe |