G. Mod. 5 Finger Rests In Anterior Sextants

Question 1

Fulcrum

Answer 1

Improves precision, prevents sudden movements and reduces muscle load

1-4 teeth away from tooth being instrumented

Question 2

Advanced fulcrum

Answer 2

Variation of intraoral finger rest used to gain access to root surfaces within periodontal pockets

(If you can’t be 1-4 teeth away)

Question 3

Sequence for establishing finger rest

Answer 3

1. Me (clock position)
2. my pt
3. my equipment
   Pause and evaluate
4. my non dominant hand
5. my dominant hand
6. my finger rest
7. Pause and self check rest

Question 4

Fulcrum finger can rest on?

Answer 4

Incisal edge
Occlusolingual edge
Occlusal buccal edge

Never rest on straight facial or lingual!

Question 5

Palm facing which direction when instrumenting?

Maxillary
Mandiblar

Answer 5

Palm up maxillary
Palm down mandibular