Periodontal Instruments

Question 1

This instrument will be transferred when the dentist detects and needs to remove/scrape granular tissue.

Answer 1

Surgical Curette

Question 2

Before periodontal surgery this instrument will be used to maintain good visibility and remove blood from the surgical area.

Answer 2

High-Volume Surgical Evacuation Tip

Question 3

This instrument(s) will be transferred when the dentist needs to remove extra tissue.

Answer 3

Tissue Scissors

Question 4

This instrument(s) will be transferred when the dentist needs to make bleeding points within deep periodontal pocket

Answer 4

Pocket Markers

Question 5

This instrument(s) will be transfered when the dentist needs to reshape gingiva due to deep periodontal pockets

Answer 5

Periodontal Knife - Kidney Shaped, Kirkland Knife

Question 6

This instrument(s) will be transferred when the dentist needs to remvoe heavy calculus interproximal

Answer 6

Interdental File

Question 7

This instrument(s) will be set up when the dentist needs to control bleeding or remove lesions

Answer 7

Laser

Question 8

This instrument(s) will be transferred when the dentist needs to separate periodontal ligaments from the bone.

Answer 8

Periosteal Elevator

Question 9

This instrument(s) will be transferred when the dentist needs to grasp tissue.

Answer 9

Hemostat

Question 10

This instrument will be set up when the dentist needs to make a precise cut.

Answer 10

Scalpel
Handle with blade

Question 11

This instrument(s) will be transferred when the dentist needs to cut the suture

Answer 11

Suture Scissors

Question 12

This material will be prepared and placed to help the surgical site heal

Answer 12

Periodontal Surgical Dressing

Question 13

This instrument(s) will be transferred when the dentist needs to grasp suture needle

Answer 13

Surgical Needle Holder

Question 14

What is the function of the Periodontal Knife - Kidney Shaped?

Answer 14

Reshape ginigva due to deep periodontal pockets, used to cut bevel incisions

Question 15

What is the function of the Kirkland Knife?

Answer 15

Reshape Gingiva due to deep periodontal pockets, used to cut bevel incisions

*Kirkland Knife is Periodontal Knife - Kidney shaped

Question 16

What is the function of the Interdental Knife?

Answer 16

To use for interdental cutting of gingiva, to remove tissue

Question 17

What is the function of the Interdental File?

Answer 17

Used to remove heavy calculus interproximal

Question 18

What is the function of the High-Volume Surgical Evacuation Tip?

Answer 18

Used to maintain good visibility and remove blood from the surgical area

Question 19

What is the function of the Surgical Curette?

Answer 19

To remove/scrape granular tissue

Question 20

What is the function of the Tissue Scissors?

Answer 20

Remove extra tissue

Question 21

What is the function of the Periosteal Elevator?

Answer 21

Separate periodontal ligaments from the bone

Question 22

What is the function of the Hemostat?

Answer 22

Used to grasp tissue

Question 23

What is the function of the Suture Scissors?

Answer 23

Used to cut sutures

Question 24

What is the function of the Surgical Needle holder?

Answer 24

Used to grasp suture needle

Question 25

What is the Periodontal Surgical Dressing?

Answer 25

Prepared and placed to help the surgical site heal (acts as a bandage)

Question 26

What is the Function of the Laser?

Answer 26

Used to control bleeding or remove lessions

Question 27

What is the function of the Scalpel Handle with blade?

Answer 27

Used to make a precise cut/incision 2 types available: single used blade and handle and replaceable single use blade and multi-use handle

Question 28

What is the function of the Suture Needle and Sutures?

Answer 28

Used to stitch surgical site

Question 29

What is the function of Pocket Markers?

Answer 29

Used to make bleeding points within deep periodontal pocket

Question 30

What is the function of Surgical Burs?

Answer 30

Used to Cut bone Long shank, friction grip inserted into high speed or regular shank, latch types grip inserted into slow speed