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Basic Guide to Dental Instruments

By
Carmen Scheller-Sheridan

Course Description

Basic Guide to Dental Instruments provides a working inventory of dental instrumentation in common use in dental surgeries. A clear photograph of each instrument is included, and described according to name, usage, any relevant features and varieties. Each section is dedicated to a specific discipline or division of dentistry. Complete set-ups have been included at the end of most sections for various procedures. The coverage reflects instrumentation and accessory items used in general dental practice, routine hospital dental procedures and selected specialists settings.

The author adopts a flexible approach which recognizes that some instruments are multi-functional, and their names and usage can vary across dental surgeries. This approach, coupled with the range of instruments covered, makes the book an ideal ‘portable’ resource across general practice, hospital and a range of specialist settings. The book also highlights instruments which can be easily confused. In addition to detailing the classic sets of dental instruments, the importance of instrument care and sterilization regimes is acknowledged.

This second edition contains an expanded chapter on instruments used in conjunction with dental implants, and illustrations have been updated throughout.

About Authors

Carmen Scheller-Sheridan is s a Lecturer in Dental Nursing at the Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. She is responsible for nursing education and is the author of Basic Guide to Dental Materials.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course you’ll be able to:

  1. State who is responsible for infection control during procedures.
  2. List the function, precautions and directions for use for a mask, safety glasses and face shields.
  3. State the function and features of autoclave tape.
  4. List the function of the autoclave.
  5. Describe how to clean bur brushes.
  6. State how the ultrasonic cleaner works.
  7. Compare the intra-oral and extra-oral x-ray machines.
  8. Discuss the function and care of the lead apron.
  9. Compare the conventional radiograph film and the phosphor plates.
  10. Describe the automatic processor.
  11. State the function and direction for use for the radiation badge.
  12. Describe the three parts of an instrument.
  13. Compare the Nabers probe and the periodontal probe.
  14. Compare the functions of low-volume suction and high-volume suction instruments.
  15. Describe the functions of the local anesthetic syringe.
  16. Describe the parts of the needle.
  17. Define a rubber dam and list the functions.
  18. Describe the parts of the rubber dam clamp.
  19. Compare the air turbine handpiece and straight handpiece.
  20. List the parts and functions of burs.
  21. Describe the composition, shape and function of common dental burs.
  22. Define a basic restorative procedure.
  23. State the function of a disposable applicator.
  24. State the function and features of the metal and plastic amalgam carrier.
  25. Compare amalgam pluggers and burnishers.
  26. Describe composite material.
  27. Compare the halogen curing light and the LED curing light.
  28. Define a matrix band and matrix retainer.
  29. Describe the light-reflecting wedge.
  30. Compare the Gates Glidden drills and the Peeso reamer drills.
  31. State the function of the endodontic plugger.
  32. Discuss the function and varieties of absorbent paper points.
  33. Describe the function and directions for use of the electric pulp tester.
  34. State the use of elevators.
  35. Compare the three types of elevators.
  36. Describe extraction forceps.
  37. Describe the three parts of the extraction forceps.
  38. Describe the three types of retractors.
  39. State the function, features and varieties of sutures.
  40. Describe a dental implant.
  41. Compare pick up coping and transfer coping.
  42. List the functions and features for the figure-of-eight calipers, Iwanson gauge and Boley gauge.
  43. List the functions and features of impression trays.
  44. Compare the custom tray and the triple tray.
  45. Define orthodontics.
  46. Compare the removable orthodontic appliance and the fixed orthodontic appliance.
  47. Discuss the orthodontic archwire.
  48. Compare the distal end cutter and ligature cutter.
  49. List the functions and features of the three types of probes.
  50. Compare the functions and features of the three types of scalers.
  51. Define fixed and removable prosthodontics.
  52. List the three crown forms and their functions.