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12 Cards in this Set
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Explorer aka Shepherds Hook Detects: caries, fractures, enamel defects, SUBgingival calculus, tooth mobility |
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Periodontal Probe Measures depths of sulcus, pockets, recession in mm Placed b/w gingiva + tooth root |
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Calculus removal forceps Quick removal of large pieces of calculus |
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Periodontal Probe + Explorer |
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Sickle Scaler |
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Scaler Used for Supragingival calculus |
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Curettes Subgingival calculus + root planning Gracey + Universal |
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Gracey Curette Face offset 20 degrees from terminal shank One cutting edge Area specific # on handle: high number = can be used farther back in mouth |
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Universal Curette Two cutting edges Face perpendicular to terminal shank can be used in all areas |
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Periosteal Elevator used to elevate & reflect gingival, mucogingival + palatal flaps |
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Dental (straight) Scaler |
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Dental Elevator Act as wedge between root + bone to stretch/break periodontal ligament Require regular sharpening |
