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What is the primary purpose of using a curette in periodontal treatment?
What is the primary purpose of using a curette in periodontal treatment?
Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between Gracey and Universal curettes?
Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between Gracey and Universal curettes?
What is the angle at which the face of a Gracey curette's blade is beveled?
What is the angle at which the face of a Gracey curette's blade is beveled?
Which finger rest type is classified as an intraoral finger rest?
Which finger rest type is classified as an intraoral finger rest?
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Which characteristic is NOT typical of a curette?
Which characteristic is NOT typical of a curette?
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Which type of curette is specifically designed for anterior teeth?
Which type of curette is specifically designed for anterior teeth?
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What type of stroke is recommended for scaling with a curette?
What type of stroke is recommended for scaling with a curette?
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What is the angle at which a Universal curette's blade is beveled?
What is the angle at which a Universal curette's blade is beveled?
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What is the primary function of periodontal probes?
What is the primary function of periodontal probes?
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Which periodontal probe is known for its color-coded calibrations in 3-mm sections?
Which periodontal probe is known for its color-coded calibrations in 3-mm sections?
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What distinguishes sickle scalers from other scaling instruments?
What distinguishes sickle scalers from other scaling instruments?
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Which type of instrument is primarily utilized for the removal of soft tissue lining the periodontal pocket?
Which type of instrument is primarily utilized for the removal of soft tissue lining the periodontal pocket?
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The instrument with a spherical tip at 0.5 mm is referred to as what?
The instrument with a spherical tip at 0.5 mm is referred to as what?
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What is the primary use of the Mitchel scaler in periodontal procedures?
What is the primary use of the Mitchel scaler in periodontal procedures?
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Which statement about explorers is NOT correct?
Which statement about explorers is NOT correct?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a typical sickle scaler?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a typical sickle scaler?
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Flashcards
Periodontal Probes
Periodontal Probes
Specialized instruments used to examine and measure the depth of gum pockets, helping in identifying periodontal disease.
Nabers Probe
Nabers Probe
A type of periodontal probe designed for detecting furcation areas, which are the spaces between the roots of a tooth.
Explorers
Explorers
Instruments used to explore and remove plaque, calculus (hardened plaque), and infected cementum from tooth surfaces, both above and below the gum line.
Scalers
Scalers
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Sickle Scaler
Sickle Scaler
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Curette
Curette
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Mitchel Scaler
Mitchel Scaler
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Root Planning
Root Planning
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Gracey Curette
Gracey Curette
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Universal Curette
Universal Curette
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Gracey Curette Set
Gracey Curette Set
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Instrument Grasp
Instrument Grasp
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Finger Rest
Finger Rest
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Supragingival Scaling
Supragingival Scaling
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Subgingival Scaling
Subgingival Scaling
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Study Notes
Periodontal Instrumentarium
- Periodontal instruments are tools used in dentistry for various procedures, including locating, measuring, and marking pockets on teeth.
- Periodontal probes are used to assess periodontal pockets. They're tapered, rod-like instruments marked in millimeters, with a blunt tip.
- Types of Periodontal Probes:
- University of Michigan "O" probe with markings at 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10mm (Left)
- Nabers probe, for detecting furcation areas (Right)
- Marquis color-coded probe, with 3-mm markings
- UNC-15 probe, a 15mm long probe with millimeter markings at each millimeter and color coding at the 5th, 10th, and 15th millimeters (15mm long)
- WHO probe with a 0.5mm ball tip and millimeter markings at 3.5, 8.5, and 11.5mm, color-coded from 3.5 to 5.5mm.
- Explorers: Used to locate subgingival deposits and carious areas and assess the smoothness of the root surfaces after root planning.
- Scaling and Curettage Instruments: Are used to remove plaque, calculus, altered cementum from crowns and roots of teeth. Tools include:
- Scalers – for removing calculus
- Curettes – for removing infected cementum and epithelium lining pockets. Two families; Scalers and Curettes.
Types of Sickle Scalers
- Sickle scalers are used for supragingival scaling
- Basic characteristics: Flat surface, triangular shape, two cutting edges, pointed tip, blade-shank angle is 90°.
- Different types exist, including CK-6 scaler—used for surgical debridement, and Jaquette scaler.
Curettes
- Curettes are used to remove deep subgingival calculus, perform root planning, and remove the soft tissue lining periodontal pockets.
- Two common types include Universal curettes and Gracey curettes.
Instrument Activation and Adaptations
- Adaptation: Technique used in placement of the instrument on the tooth.
- Angulation: Angle between the instrument blade and the tooth surface, necessary for proper activation and effectiveness in different procedures, such as subgingival scaling and root planning.
Working Strokes
- Different types of strokes (e.g., oblique, vertical, horizontal, circumferential) with specific instruments, including variations specific to Gracey curettes.
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This quiz covers the various instruments used in periodontal care, focusing on their types and specific uses. Learn about periodontal probes, explorers, and scaling tools essential for dental procedures. Test your knowledge on the characteristics and functions of each instrument.
