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Key Terms
Term
Definition
mouth mirror function
transillumination, retraction, indirect vision
explorer function
used for tactile sensitivity to determine healthy tooth structure vs decay
cotton forceps
carry, place, retrieve materials to/from oral cavity
periodontal probe
measures depth of sulcus
spoon excavator
removes soft decay and dentin from prep
Hoe
used to plane walls and floor of prep (push/pull motion)
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
mouth mirror function | transillumination, retraction, indirect vision |
explorer function | used for tactile sensitivity to determine healthy tooth structure vs decay |
cotton forceps | carry, place, retrieve materials to/from oral cavity |
periodontal probe | measures depth of sulcus |
spoon excavator | removes soft decay and dentin from prep |
Hoe | used to plane walls and floor of prep (push/pull motion) |
chisels (types and function) | straight, wedelstaedt, binangle; break down enamel margin of tooth prep |
enamel hatchet | removes unsupported enamel |
gingival margin trimmer | place bevels along the gingival margins |
hollenback carver | carves anatomy back into inter proximal areas |
discoid cleoid | carves anatomy back into occlusal surface |
Woodson | inverts dental dam |
burnishers | contouring of materials |
greenies | polish amalgam |
brownies | smoothing amalgam |
condesner | pack down amalgam |
crown and bridge scissors | cuts stainless steel crowns |
howe pilers 110 | carry cotton products to and from oral cavity |
dental dam forceps | place and remove dental dam clamp |
dental dam clamp | anchors and stabilizes dental dam |
line applicator | places calcium hydroxide or glass ionomer in cavity prep |
low speed | removes decay and refines prep |
high speed | removes diseased tooth structure of old restorations |
amalgam carrier | carries and dispenses amalgam for cavity prep |
composite placement instrument (PFI) | carries composite material to cavity prep |
articulating paper holder | holds articulating paper in place; checks occlusion |
angle former | accentuates line and point angles in internal outline and retention in prep |
dental dam frame | hold, stabilize, stretch dental dam tightly around teeth out of way of operator |
mandrel | attaches discs for finishing and polishing |
sandpaper, composite disc | contour restorations |