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Dental Instruments: Names and Descriptions
Dental professionals utilize a wide array of instruments, each meticulously designed for specific procedures. Here are some key categories and examples:
I. Examination and Diagnosis:
- Mouth Mirror: Used to reflect light into the oral cavity and facilitate better visualization of teeth and tissues. Different sizes and shapes exist for varied access needs.
- Explorer: A slender instrument with a sharp tip used to explore tooth surfaces, detecting cavities, calculus (tartar), and other irregularities. Different types exist for various purposes.
- Periodontal Probe: Measures the depth of periodontal pockets (spaces between the teeth and gums), indicating the severity of gum disease. Marked with millimeter increments for precise measurement.
II. Preparation and Restoration:
- Dental Handpiece (High-Speed and Low-Speed): These are motorized instruments that hold various burs (drills) for tooth preparation and restoration. High-speed handpieces operate at much higher speeds than low-speed handpieces.
- Burs: These are cylindrical rotary cutting instruments used in conjunction with the handpiece. They come in various shapes and sizes for specific cutting tasks.
- Dental Excavators: Hand instruments used to remove caries (tooth decay) from the tooth structure. They come in various shapes and sizes to match different cavity preparations.
- Amalgam Carriers: Used to transfer and condense amalgam (a dental filling material) into prepared cavities.
- Matrix Retainers & Bands: Used to create a temporary wall around a prepared tooth cavity to help shape and contain the filling material during placement.
- Finishing and Polishing Instruments: Used to smooth and polish tooth surfaces after restorative procedures. This includes various types of stones, rubber cups, and brushes.
III. Extraction:
- Elevators: Used to loosen and lift teeth from their sockets during extractions. Various shapes and sizes are tailored to different tooth types and positions.
- Forceps: Used to grasp and remove teeth from their sockets. Similar to elevators, different designs are used for various teeth.
IV. Impression Taking:
- Impression Trays: Hold impression material to accurately capture the shape of the teeth and surrounding tissues. Custom trays are sometimes used for more accurate impressions.
- Impression Material Syringes: Used to dispense impression materials (e.g., alginate, silicone) into impression trays.
V. Other Instruments:
- Cotton Pliers: Used to grasp and place cotton rolls for moisture control during procedures.
- Scaler: Used to remove calculus (tartar) from tooth surfaces. These can be ultrasonic scalers (using high-frequency vibrations) or manual scalers.
- Curettes: Used to remove calculus and plaque from the root surfaces of teeth during periodontal treatment.
- Surgical Instruments: A vast category including scalpels, forceps, retractors, and other instruments used in oral surgery procedures.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it covers many of the common dental instruments. Remember to always consult with a qualified dental professional for any dental concerns. To find pictures, perform a Google Image search for each instrument name individually. This will allow you to build your own illustrated PDF.
