Hand Instrument Use

Question 1

Which hand grip should be used with hand instruments?

Answer 1

Modified Pen Grasp

Question 2

The Modified Pen Grasp can be used with which instruments?

Answer 2

Scalers and Curettes

Question 3

The Modified Pen Grasp maintains the control and comfort that clinicians desire but with a lighter ______________ and decreased __________________.

Answer 3

Touch
Squeezing

Question 4

The Modified Pen Grasp maintains the _____________ and _______________ that clinicians desire but with a lighter touch and decreased squeezing.

Answer 4

Control and Comfort

Question 5

When using the modified pen grasp, the instrument is grasped between the tip of the forefinger and thumb but also rests against the ____________ finger and the _____________ finger acts as a fulcrum.

Answer 5

Third
Fourth

Question 6

While using an elevator, the index finger should be placed where, and for what reason

Answer 6

Behind the tip to act as a guard

Question 7

Power scalers convert power to a ____________ vibration, that is strong enough to break up…

Answer 7

Mechanical
Calculus

Question 8

Most power scalers are electrical and ultrasonic. Two types of ultrasonic power scalers are…

Answer 8

Magnetostricitve
Piezoelectric

Question 9

Which ultrasonic power scaler uses low amplitude movement and therefore causes less damage

Answer 9

Magnetostrictive

Question 10

Which ultrasonic power scaler uses higher amplitude movement and therefore has a higher potential to cause damage to the tooth enamel

Answer 10

Piezoelectric