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16 Cards in this Set
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Low speed motor |
You will hear it referred to as the slow speed hand piece or straight hand piece because of its straight line Destin is one the most versatile hand pieces used by the dental team |
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Prophylaxis angle |
Are used for polishing procedures to hold the prophy cup and the bristle brush the most common type is the plastic disposable prophy angle which is discarded after a single use. |
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High speed hand pieces |
The dentist will use the high speed handpieces and specialty procedures within end odontics fixed prosthodontics and oral surgery |
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Ultrasonic handpieces |
Are mechanical radiant energy of water and sound vibration to create pilsating effect on a tooth surface |
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Laser handpieces |
The laser handpieces uses beam of laser to cauterize side tissue or vaporize decayed tooth surface. The handpiece dragon resembles the standard handpieces and has many Sinclair qualities |
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Laortatory handpiece |
Laboratory handpiece is destined for the dental laboratory. This hand piece operates at speed up to 20,000 rpm and uses laboratory bits of various shape and sizes |
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Torque |
Is a twisting or turning force increased torque is better suited to heavier pressure required during grinding an polishing procedures that take place outside the mouth |
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Rotary cutting |
Are accessories that are intended for use with the dental handpieces. |
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The shank |
If the bit is the portion that fits into the hand piece. |
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Straight shank |
The long straight shank is used in the straight line attachment which fits onto the low speed handpiece. |
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Latch type shank |
The latch type shank has a small groove at the end that mechanically locks into the contra angle attachment. |
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Friction grip shank |
The friction grip shank is short and smooth and has no Retention grooves in the end |
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Round |
To provide access to the pulp chamber |
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Flame |
To reduce tooth structure in preparation for a crown |
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Abrasive rotary instruments |
Abrasive rotary instruments are the most varied of the rotary instrument. |
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Dental burs |
The term burs is applied to all rotary instruments that have a sharp cutting head. Blades make up these cutting surfaces burs are needed in restorysvive densirty for the folloeokg Preparing the tooth Evacuating decay Finishing cavity walls |
