OSCE 1 Flashcards
What does a sickle scaler toe look like?
Triangular
What does a universal curet look like?
half circle shape, flat top
What does an area specific curet look like?
half circle shaped, tilted top, one cutting edge (70 degree tilt)
Does the toe of a sickle scaler form a point?
Yes
What are sickle scalers made for?
Interproximal, supra gingival (too dangerous below GM)
How far should a sickle scaler be tilted?
70-80 degree adaptation
Where can universal curets be used?
Supra or Sub Gingival
Concavities
How to know if universal curet is adapted correctly?
The terminal shank should be straight up and down when positioned interproximally
What’s a disadvantage of the universal round toe curet?
It can’t get in small areas
What does an area specific curet look like? (gracey)
half circle shaped, tilted top, one cutting edge (70 degree tilt)
What’s a disadvantage of the universal round toe curet?
It can’t get in small areas
What’s a Gracey?
area specific curet
How is the Gracey shaped different than universal curet?
Cutting edges curves slightly (universal is straight)
When using the gracey posteriors how is it positioned correctly?
When positioned straight up and down in interproximal (not covering the tooth)
When using the gracey posteriors how is it positioned correctly?
When positioned straight up and down in interproximal (not covering the tooth)
