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§Scaler
§Curette
§Probe
§Explorer
§Calculus forceps
§Extraction forceps
§Elevators
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Removes calculus and plaque from the surface of the crown
Supragingival |
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Term
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Definition
Used to remove subgingival deposits from the root surface
can be used supragingivaly |
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Term
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Definition
| A measuring device used to asses the tooth and its surrounding anatomy |
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Definition
| Used to detect softened areas and defects in the enamel |
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Term
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Definition
| Used to remove heavy calculus from the surface of the tooth |
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Definition
| Used to grasp the tooth and extract if from the socket |
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Term
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Definition
| Used to elevate the root of the tooth from the periodontal ligament |
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Term
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Definition
Modified pencil technique
Use shoulder and are not wrist |
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Definition
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Uses vibrations to remove debris
Must have water to cool tip
Use side, not tip to remove
High power
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Low power
MUST polish after scaling
Scaling causes microscopic scratches
Polishing removes these
Keep in motion and use paste!
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Term
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Definition
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§Examine
§Ultrasonic
§Hand instruments
§Subginigivalcurretage
§Flush
§Probe
§Extractions
§Radiographs
§Polish
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Term
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Definition
Each tooth gets a 3 digit number
100 - right maxilla
200 - left maxilla
300 - left mandible
400 - right mandible
1 - 11 incisors, canines, premolars, molars
All canines are 04
All first molars are 09
Deciduous teeth - 500 - 800 |
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Term
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Definition
Intraoral
Can detect pathologic conditions like bone loss or retained roots
Film size - 0-4 2 is most common |
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| Dental Radiograph Technique |
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Definition
Parallel to the tooth surface
Caudal manidibular - bisecting angle |
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