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Flashcards in Instrumentation Deck (7)
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1
Q

mirror used for

A

indirect vision
illumination
transillumination
retraction

2
Q

Most common is the spoon

Used to conservatively remove decay

A

excavators

3
Q

Most widely used among dentists
Used to carve amalgam
One end is a Hollenback and the other end a “beaver tail” similar to the discoid

A

t3 Carver

4
Q

Ideal for carving amalgam in its softer stage

A

t3 Hollenback side carver

5
Q

Ideal for carving amalgam once amalgam is in a more advanced stage of crystalization

A

Disco-cleoid, beavertail t3 carver

6
Q

Used to smooth and carve the interproximal area
Double ended
Extremely sharp!

A

Gold Knife

7
Q

Uncoated

Designed to create and refine detailed composite anatomy

A

Composculp