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Here's a breakdown of common dental instruments categorized for clarity:
Dental Instruments: Names and Descriptions
Dental instruments are highly specialized tools used by dentists and dental hygienists to examine, diagnose, and treat oral health issues. They are meticulously crafted for precision and to minimize patient discomfort.
I. Examination Instruments:
- Mouth Mirror: Used to reflect light into the mouth for better visibility and to retract the cheek or tongue. (Image search: "dental mouth mirror")
- Explorer: A slender, pointed instrument used to detect tooth decay, calculus (tartar), and irregularities on the tooth surface. Different types exist, including the Shepherd's hook explorer and the pigtail explorer. (Image search: "dental explorer")
- Periodontal Probe: Measures the depth of gum pockets to assess periodontal (gum) health. (Image search: "dental periodontal probe")
- Cotton Pliers: Used to hold and place cotton rolls or other small materials during procedures. (Image search: "dental cotton pliers")
II. Restorative Instruments:
- Dental Handpiece: A high-speed or low-speed rotary instrument powered by compressed air or electricity. Used with various burs (drills) to prepare cavities or smooth tooth surfaces. (Image search: "dental handpiece")
- Dental Burs: Small, rotating cutting instruments used with the handpiece to shape and remove tooth structure. Various shapes and sizes exist for different procedures. (Image search: "dental burs")
- Amalgam Carrier: Used to place and condense amalgam (silver) fillings. (Image search: "dental amalgam carrier")
- Plastic Instruments: Various shapes and sizes, used for placing and shaping composite resin fillings. (Image search: "dental plastic instruments")
- Dental Spatula: Used to mix dental materials. (Image search: "dental spatula")
- Matrix Band and Retainer: Used to create a temporary wall during the placement of fillings, preventing material from spilling into neighboring teeth. (Image search: "dental matrix band")
III. Extraction Instruments:
- Elevators: Used to loosen and dislodge teeth during extractions. (Image search: "dental elevators")
- Forceps: Used to grasp and remove teeth during extractions. Different forceps are used for different teeth. (Image search: "dental forceps")
IV. Cleaning and Polishing Instruments:
- Scaler: Used to remove calculus (tartar) and plaque from teeth. Hand scalers and ultrasonic scalers exist. (Image search: "dental scaler")
- Curette: Used to clean and smooth the root surfaces of teeth during periodontal treatments. (Image search: "dental curette")
- Prophy Angle: An attachment for the handpiece used with polishing cups and brushes to clean and polish teeth. (Image search: "dental prophy angle")
V. Other Instruments:
- Dental Syringe: Used to administer local anesthetic. (Image search: "dental syringe")
- Bite Blocks: Used to keep a patient's mouth open during procedures. (Image search: "dental bite blocks")
This list isn't exhaustive, but it covers many commonly used dental instruments. Remember to always search for images online to accompany the names for your PDF. You can organize this information into a table in your chosen software, adding a column for images. Remember to cite your image sources if you use them for anything other than personal use.
