Hand Instrument Classification

Question 1

What 2 things are forceps used for

Answer 1

1. Removal of calculus
2. Extraction of teeth

Question 2

What are curettes used for (2)

Answer 2

1. Plaque removal
2. Calculus removal
   Supragingival and Subgingival

Question 3

Scalers have sharp sides and a sharp tip, where curettes have one ___________ side and a ____________ tip

Answer 3

One sharp side
Round tip

Question 4

Where is the periodontal ligament

Answer 4

Between the dentinal aspect of the tooth and the alveolar bone

Question 5

What are elevators used for (2)

Answer 5

1. Breakdown the periodontal ligament
2. Loosen teeth

Question 6

3 Uses of dental mirrors

Answer 6

1. Improve visualization
2. Illumination through reflected light
3. Tissue retraction

Question 7

Are LVT’s in nevada allowed to breakdown the periodontal ligament or loosen teeth

Answer 7

NO

Question 8

3 Instruments that need to be sharpened

Answer 8

1. Elevators
2. Curettes
3. Scalers

Question 9

3 Principles of sharpening instruments

Answer 9

1. Move towards the sharp edge
2. Don’t change ur angle
3. Use stones with fine grit

Question 10

When using hand instruments, the ________ grasp should be avoided.

Answer 10

Pen