University of California, San Diego Pre-Dental Society

DENTAL INSTRUMENTS PACKET

CREATED BY: SUMEI MAI
SUPERVISED BY: DR. RANDALL TAYLOR

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TABLE OF CONTENT
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BASIC DENTAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES 3-6
BASIC TRAY SET-UP 4
INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES FOR PROPHY AND SRP 7 - 9
PROPHYLAXIS TRAY SET-UP 8
SRP (SCALING & ROOT PLANING) TRAY SET-UP 9
OPERATIVE INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES 10 24
AMALGAM TRAY SET-UP 15
RUBBER DAM TRAY SET-UP 17
COMPOSITE TRAY SET-UP 20
RESTORATIVE BUR BLOCK SET-UP 21
X-RAY INSTRUMENTS 25
UNIVERSAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS 26 - 33
SUTURE TRAY SET-UP 27
SUTURE REMOVAL TRAY SET-UP 28
EXTRACTION INSTRUMENTS 29
EXTRACTION TRAY SET-UP 32
BURS 34 - 36
PULPOTOMY/ OPEN & MED. TRAY SET-UP 37
ROOT CANAL TRAY SET-UP 39
DRY SOCKET TRAY SET-UP 41
FULL DENTURE ALIGINATE IMPRESSION TRAY SET-UP 42
CROWN PREP TRAY SEP-UP 43
CREDITS 45


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BASIC DENTAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES
Instrument: Dental Tray

Function: To provide an area specific for
instruments


Characteristics: Different designs for different
procedures, e.g. hygiene tray,
operative tray, surgical tray.
Instrument: Mouth Mirror

Function: To provide indirect vision
To retract lips, cheeks, and tongue
To reflect light into the mouth

Characteristics: Accurate image from flat surface
mirrors, image magnified with
concave mirrors.
Instrument: Cotton Forceps

Function: To Grasp and/or transfer
material in and out of the oral
cavity.

Characteristics: Plain or serrated tips
variety of sizes, angled tip.
Instrument: Explorers

Function: To Examine teeth for decay
(caries), calculus, furcation, or
canals and other anomalies

Characteristics: Pointed tips: sharp, thin and
flexible.
1. Orbin; 2. Shepherds; 3. Pigtail
Instrument: Perioprobe

Function: An instrument with incremental
marks on the tip to measure
the periodontal pockets

Characteristics: Designed with different
increments, e.g. 1mm, 3 mm,
PSR probe
Instrument: Bib holder

Function: To attach the patient bib around
the patients neck

Characteristics: Disposable snap/adhesive clips
Alligator clip (not disposable)
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BASIC DENTAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES
Instrument: Instrument Handles

Function: Handles for detachable
instrument, heads screw into
handle

Characteristics: E.g. mouth mirror
Instrument: Patient Bib

Function: To prevent materials, debris, fluids
from contacting the patient

Characteristics: Differs in colors, shapes and
designs; has a protective liquid
barrier side and an absorbent
side
Instrument: Cotton Rolls

Function: To isolate teeth and absorb saliva
Act as a protective tissue barrier;
aid in endodontic diagnostics

Characteristics: Fluid absorbent roll ~ 1 in long
Instrument: 2 x 2 gauze

Function: Absorbent cloth, aid in
homeostasis, clean instruments,
used in all aspects of dentistry

Characteristics: 2 x 2 inches in size, white,
thinly/thick woven absorbent
fiber
Basic Tray Set - Up
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1. 2x2 Gauzes
2. Cotton Rolls
3. Mouth Mirror
4. Explorer
5. Cotton Forcep
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BASIC DENTAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES
Instrument: High Velocity Saliva
Evacuation (HVE)
Function: To evacuate large volumes of fluid
and debris from oral cavity

Characteristics: Straight or slightly angled at one
or both end; stainless steel,
autoclavable plastic, or disposable
plastics; attaches to tubing on
dental unit
Instrument: Low Velocity Saliva
Evacuation (LVE)
Function: To evacuate reduced volumes of
fluid from oral cavity
Characteristics: Disposable plastic for single use;
can be bent or used straight;
attaches to tubing on dental unit
Instrument: Air/Water Syringe Tip

Function: To rinse and dry specific teeth or
entire oral cavity
Characteristics: Three-way syringe: air, water, or
spray with water and air; Syringe
tip: Disposable plastic or
autoclavable metal; attaches to
air/water syringe on dental unit
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INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES FOR PROPHY AND SRP
Instrument: Ultrasonic Scaler Unit

Function: To use with water-cooled
ultrasonic tips, to remove calculus

Characteristics: Has ultra-high frequency tip
movement that also sprays
water, attaches to dental chair
Instrument: Ultrasonic Scaler Tips

Function: To remove supra/subgingival
calculus on teeth, remove bacteria
from periodontal pockets and stain.

Characteristics: Used with Ultrasonic Scaler Unit,
water is used to cool tips, 25 k
30 k size tips. Not interchable
Instrument: Universal Curette

Function: To Scale and remove deposits
and stain, remove calculus

Characteristics: Blade has two cutting edges,
rounded toe, round on the back
Single or double ended.
Instrument: Area-Specific Curette

Function: To scale and remove deposits
from specific sub gingival surfaces.

Characteristics: Anterior and Posterior specific
curettes
Instrument: Sickle Scaler

Function: To remove large amounts of
deposits from supragingival
surfaces, ideal for anterior
interproximal area

Characteristics: Variety of sizes, sharp edges with
sharp point.
Instrument: 0.12 % Chlorhexidine

Function: Oral rinse before treatment, aid
with lowering patients oral
bioburden

Characteristics: Blue or Pink liquid, 15 ml oral
rinse before and after cleaning
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HYGIENE SET UP FOR PROPHY AND SRP
Instrument: Prophy Cup & Paste

Function: To polish coronal surface after
cleaning or before certain
operative procedures

Characteristics: Different prophy cups/points
fluoridated or non-fluoridated
pastes, also differ in grit
Instrument: Fluoride Varnish

Function: To decrease post cleaning
sensitivity, remineralize incipient
carious lesions, caries prevention

Characteristics: Differs in color, sticky, resin based,
some patients may be allergic to the
resin in the varnish
Instrument: Patient Tooth Brush

Function: To allow the patient to continue
good oral home care

Characteristics: Soft bristle tooth brush
Instrument: Patient Floss

Function: To allow the patient to continue
good oral home care

Characteristics: Waxed or non-waxed floss
Instrument: Prophy Angle

Function: To polish teeth with prophy cup or
brush

Characteristics: An attachment for straight or
prophy handpiece; types: prophy
cup for polishing all surfaces of
teeth, prophy brush for polishing
occlusal surfaces and lingual
surfaces of anterior teeth
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PROPHYLAXIS TRAY SET-UP


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1. Cavitron Tip
2. Mouth Mirror
3. Perioprobe
4. Scalars
5. Straight Nose
6. Prohpy Angle
7. Prophy Paste
8. 2x2 Gauzes
9. Cotton Rolls
10. Floss

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SRP (SCALING & ROOT PLANING) TRAY SET-UP
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1. Cotton Rolls
2. 2x2 Gauzes
3. Topical Anesthetic
4. Long Needle
5. Short Needle
6. Anesthetic Carpule
7. Chlorohexidine
8. Syringe
9. Floss


10. Mouth Mirror
11. Perioprobe
12. Scalars
13. Cavitron Tip



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OPERATIVE INSTRUMENTS - AMALGAM - COMPOSITE
Instrument: Q-tip

Function: To apply topical anesthetic, bite
stick, aid in perio and endo
diagnostics

Characteristics: cotton tipped wooden/plastic
stick
Instrument: Topical Anesthetic

Function: To aid in painless anesthesia

Characteristics: Gel consistency, applied with
Q-tip to the injection site, differs
in color and taste
Instrument: Lidocaine - Red

Function: An anesthetic with epinephrine



Characteristics: 2 % Lidocaine 1:100,000
epinephrine; has a red band on the
carpule; most used anesthetic
Instrument: Polocaine - Tan

Function: A non-epinephrine anesthetic,
used when patients cant have
epinephrine, e.g. HTN patients

Characteristics: 3 % Polocaine Plain; has a tan band
on the carpule
Instrument: Anesthetic Needle

Function: To inject anesthetic into soft
tissue

Characteristics: Varies in Gauge and Length
Typically short for maxillary
Typically long for mandibular
Instrument: Needle Stick Protector

Function: To hold needle sheath for
one-handed recapping after
injection, Prevent needle stick

Characteristics: Metal and card board protector
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OPERATIVE INSTRUMENTS - AMALGAM - COMPOSITE
Instrument: Anesthetic Syringe

Function: To administer local anesthetic


Characteristics: Aspirating and self-aspirating
syringe. Aspirating syringes have
a barb that inserts in the carpule

Instrument: Amalgam Capsule

Function: Material used to restore a cavity,
build up for crown

Characteristics: Contains amalgam, has to be
triturated, times differ on types
of amalgams
Instrument: Amalgam Well

Function: To hold amalgam before it is
placed in the preparation

Characteristics: Metal, plastic, or glass
Instrument: Amalgam Carrier

Function: To carry and dispense amalgam
for cavity preparation

Characteristics: Amalgam is placed in hollow
tubes, and is then placed in
cavity preparation, double or
single sided
Instrument: Hatchet

Function: An instrument to accentuate
line and point angles of internal
and external outlines, remove
unsupported enamel

Characteristics: Cutting edges at differing angles
Instrument: Smooth Condenser

Function: To pack and condense amalgam
into cavity preparation

Characteristics: Has smooth ends, round, flat,
small and large sizes, single or
double sided
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OPERATIVE INSTRUMENTS - AMALGAM - COMPOSITE
Instrument: Serrated Condenser

Function: To pack and condense amalgam
into cavity preparation

Characteristics: Ends are serrated, round, flat,
small and large sizes, single or
double sided
Instrument: Interproximal Condenser

Function: To pack and condense amalgam
into interproximal areas of the
cavity preparation

Characteristics: Ends are shaped to fit in the
mesial or distal box. Smooth or
serrated ends
Instrument: Football Burnisher

Function: To smooth Amalgam after
condensing, to contour matrix
band, to burnish amalgam

Characteristics: Smooth football shaped metal
instrument, single or double
sided
Instrument: Acorn Burnisher

Function: To smooth amalgam after
condensing, used to create
occlusal anatomy, burnish
amalgam

Characteristics: Acorn shaped tip, metal, single or
double sided
Instrument: T-Ball Burnisher

Function: To Smooth amalgam after
condensing; to contour matrix
band, initiate carving and occlusal
anatomy
Characteristics: Smooth metal, has a ball and paddle
single or double sided
Instrument: Beavertail Burnisher

Function: To smooth amalgam after
condensing; to burnish the lingual,
facial amalgam walls of a
restoration
Characteristics: Similar shape to beaver tail,
smooth metal, single or double
sided
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OPERATIVE INSTRUMENTS - AMALGAM - COMPOSITE
Instrument: Ball Burnisher

Function: To smooth amalgam after
condensing
To contour matrix band before
amalgam placement

Characteristics: Burnishes alloy restorations,
single or double sided
Instrument: Tanner Carver

Function: To carve occlusal anatomy into
amalgam restorations

Characteristics: Double ended, ends are shaped
to carve alloy restorations, sharp
Instrument: Discoid-Cleoid Carver

Function: To carve occlusal anatomy into
amalgam restorations

Characteristics: Double ended; Discoid is disk
shaped; cleoid is pointed, sharp
Instrument: Woodson

Function: Used as a burnisher and
condenser

Characteristics: Doubled ended, one end a
condenser while other is paddle
shaped
Instrument: Hollenback Carver

Function: To contour and carve occlusal
and interproximal anatomy in
amalgam restorations

Characteristics: Double ended, sharp stiff metal
blade, sharp point; ends are
protrude at different angles; carves
other restorative materials
Instrument: Half-Hollenback Carver (2)

Function: To contour and carve occlusal
and interproximal anatomy in
amalgam restorations
Characteristics: Half the size of Hollenback (1);
double ended, sharp stiff metal
blade, sharp point; ends are
protrude at different angles; carves
other restorative materials
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OPERATIVE INSTRUMENTS - AMALGAM - COMPOSITE
Instrument: Dycal/Liner Applicator

Function: To Place Calcium Hydroxide or Glass
Ionomer

Characteristics: Has short or long handle, similar
to a tiny ball burnisher
Instrument: Articulating Paper Holder

Function: To hold articulating paper in
checking patients bite

Characteristics: Articulating paper is blue or
red, thin to thick
Instrument: Tofflemire/Matrix Band
Retainer

Function: To maintain stability of matrix
band during condensation of
restorations

Characteristics: Has a guide slot, spindle, outer
and inner knob
Instrument: Matrix Band

Function: To replace missing proximal walls of
cavity preparation for condensation
of restorative material

Characteristics: Universal, premolar, molar, and
pediatric bands
Instrument: Interproximal Knife

Function: To Carve interproximal walls
of amalgams, to restore contour
of proximal walls

Characteristics: Double ended, Sharp carving
hard metal blade
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AMALGAM TRAY SET-UP INSTRUMENTS


1. 2x2 Gauzes
2. Topical Anesthetics
3. Cotton Rolls
4. Needle
5. Anesthetic Carpules
6. Floss
7. Syringe
8. Restorative Bur Block
9. Articulating Paper
10. Amalgam pellets
11. Mouth Mirror
12. Explorer/ Perioprobe
13. Spoon Excavator
14. Condenser
15. Plastic
16. Discloid-Celoid Carver
17. Ball Burnisher
18. Cotton Forcep
19. Articulating Paper Holder
20. Amalgam Carrier
21. Wood Wedges
22. Matrix Band
23. Tofflemier
24. Amalgam Well
25. High Speed Handpiece
26. Low Speed Handpiece


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RUBBER DAM TRAY SET-UP
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2. Clamp holder
3. Rubber Dam Holder
4. Rubber Dam Hole Puncher
5. Clamp
RUBBER DAM TRAY SET-UP INSTRUMENTS
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OPERATIVE INSTRUMENTS - AMALGAM - COMPOSITE
Instrument: Spoon Excavator

Function: To remove carious dentin
To remove temp cement,
provisional crowns
Characteristics: Spoon-shaped with a cutting
edge, small and large sizes
Instrument: Wood Wedges

Function: To hold matrix band in place
along gingival margin of class II

Characteristics: Triangular or rounded plastic or
wooden, various sizes and color
Instrument: Plastic Instrument

Function: To carry composite material for
cavity preparation, and shape
composite, not for any other use

Characteristics: Specially coated instrument, not
for amalgam or any other use
Instrument: Micro Brush

Function: Use to apply primer, dentin bond
enamel bond, sealants

Characteristics: Small plastic instrument with
small fiber bristled head
Instrument: Mylar Strip

Function: Thin clear strip used to isolate cavity
prep, able to use cure light

Characteristics: Similar size to matrix band, clear
Instrument: Composite Well

Function: Plastic well used to hold composite,
etch, bond, cavity conditioner

Characteristics: Plastic well, smaller than amalgam
well
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OPERATIVE INSTRUMENTS - AMALGAM - COMPOSITE
Instrument: Curing Light

Function: To harden light-cure materials,
bonding, composites, sealants,
cements, build up

Characteristics: Material must be cured in
increments of 2 mm or less, need to
be above 300 wavelength
Instrument: Protective Eye Wear

Function: To protect operators and
assistants eyes during procedures


Characteristics: Orange, dark, clear, protects
eyes
Instrument: Finishing Strips

Function: To finish and smooth
interproximal surfaces

Characteristics: Differs in grit, coarse, fine, extra
fine. Abrasive
Instrument: Bonding Agents

Function: Acts as an adhesive between the
tooth and the composite material

Characteristics: Differs in generation, all in one
unit, 3 step, 2 step, brands require
different techniques
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Composite Tray Set-up Instruments
1. 2x2 Gauzes
2. Topical Anesthetic
3. Anesthetic carpules
4. Needle
5. Cotton Rolls
6. Syringe
7. High Speed Handpiece
8. Restorative Bur Block
9. Cotton Forcep
10. Floss
11. Hand Mirror
12. Perioprobe
13. Spoon Excavator
14. Acorn Burnisher
15. Ball/ Football Burnisher
16. Condenser
17. Plastic Instrument
18. Discloid-Cleoid Carver
19. Beavertail Carver
20. Bonding Agents
21. Microbrush
22. Mixing Well
23. Articulating Paper
24. Wooden Wedges
25. Matrix Band
26. Packable Composite
27. Tofflemire
28. Flowable Composite
29. Etch
30. Slow speed
RESTORATIVE BUR BLOCK
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1. Diamond Football
2. Round Bur
3. Latch Round Bur
4. Diamond Round-Nosed
5. White Stone
6. 330
7. 557
8. Diamond Tree Top
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OPERATIVE INSTRUMENTS - AMALGAM - COMPOSITE
Instrument: Etch

Function: To remove the smear layer,
prepare the tooth for bonding

Characteristics: Differs in color and pH level.
Concentrations of Phosphoric
Acid ~ typically 37 % and blue
Instrument: Cavity Conditioner

Function: Works similar as etch, used to
prepare the tooth for a Glass
Ionomer restoration

Characteristics: 20 % Polyacrylic Acid, Deep blue
tint
Instrument: Dycal (Calcium Hydroxide
Composition)
Function: Used for indirect pulp cap,
protective liner for deep cavities

Characteristics: A base and catalyst paste, mixes
together to form a tan paste, self
sets. 1:1 ratio mix
Instrument: Vitrabond liner

Function: A glass ionomer material used
to make a liner

Characteristics: Powder and liquid mixed 1:1
ratio, light cure and self setting
Instrument: IRM (ZOE)

Function: Used as a temporary filling
material, sedative filling

Characteristics: White powder mixed with
eugenol, 1:1 mixture, mix so it is
not sticky to gloved finger
Instrument: Fuji IX or Fuji II

Function: Used for restorative material
for high caries risk, releases
fluoride

Characteristics: Triturable capsules or liquid
powder
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OPERATIVE INSTRUMENTS - AMALGAM - COMPOSITE
Instrument: Flowable Composite

Function: High viscosity, low filler
composite, used small areas or
before placement of packable
composite, differs in shade

Characteristics: Fluid like composite, with in a
syringe used with a syringe tip
Instrument: Packable Composite

Function: Low viscosity, high filler,
permanent restorative material

Characteristics: Either in a syringe or composite
tip. Composite tip requires
composite gun
Instrument: Composite Gun

Function: Holds composite tip, used to
deliver composite to the cavity
prep

Characteristics: Composite tip inserts in the
barrel of the composite gun
Instrument: Composite Shade Guide

Function: To allow the patient to see
the shade they would like
the filling to be.

Characteristics: Has different color teeth with a
shade, e.g. A2, B1, C3, D2
Instrument: High Speed Handpiece

Function: To be used with a bur to cut a
cavity/crown prep

Characteristics: Runs on air pressure, up to
400,000 rpms, sprays water,
friction grip
Instrument: Low Speed Handpiece

Function: To remove decay, polish, open
pulpal access, endo, refine prep

Characteristics: Runs on air, up to 30,000 rpms,
latch and friction grip
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OPERATIVE INSTRUMENTS - AMALGAM - COMPOSITE
Instrument: Contra Angle

Function: To use with slow speed motor


Characteristics: Different designs for different
procedures, e.g. hygiene tray,
operative tray, surgical tray.
Instrument: Straight Nose Cone

Function: To use with or without
attachments. Examples of
attachments: Contra angle or
prophy angle; To use with a long-
shank straight bur
Characteristics: Runs at maximum 30,000 rpm; use
outside oral cavity unless used with
attachments
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X-RAY
Instrument: Anterior X-ray

Function: To take X-ray for Anterior teeth

Characteristics: 1. Plastic aiming ring; 2. metal
indicator arm; 3. plastic bite-block;
4. film
Instrument: Posterior X-Ray

Function: To take X-ray for Posterior teeth


Characteristics: 1&5. Plastic bite-block; 2.Plastic
aiming ring; 3. metal indicator arm;
4. film
Instrument: Digital Sensor

Function: To be placed in mouth and capture
digital image of teeth; used in place
of traditional X-ray films
Characteristics: Variety sizes and types
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UNIVERSAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Instrument: Scalpel Handle with
Blades
Function: To Hold blade in place, cut tissue
with blade, trim interproximal
restoration
Characteristics: Blades are disposable after each
use. Handle can be autoclaved or
disposable.
Instrument: Tissue Forcep

Function: To hold tissue during surgical
procedures

Characteristics: Has serrated or rat-tooth tips
Instrument: Hemostat

Function: To grasp tissue or bone fragment

Characteristics: Has variety of functions. Working
end is serrated and it locks. Can be
straight or curved
Instrument: Tongue and Cheek
Retractor
Function: To hold and retract tongue or cheek

Characteristics: Styles and sizes vary. Also called the
Minnesota.
Instrument: Tissue Scissors

Function: To cut tissue


Characteristics: Can be straight or curved. Variety of
shapes and sizes
Instrument: Needle Holder/ Driver

Function: To grasp and manipulate suture
needle during suturing


Characteristics: Working end has different lengths.
Ends are notched to accommodate
needle.
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UNIVERSAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Instrument: Suture Needles and Sutures

Function: To suture surgical site


Characteristics: Reabsorbable sutures: gut and
chromic gut. Non-reabsorbable:
silk, nylon, polypropylene.
Available in packages.
Instrument: Suture Scissors

Function: To cut sutures


Characteristics: Has straight or angled cutting edges.
May have a notch on end of cutting
edge.
SUTURE TRAY SET-UP
1. Suture and Needle
2. 2x2 Gauze
3. Cotton Rolls
4. Hemostat
5. Suture Scissors
6. Cotton Forcep
7. Mouth Mirror
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SUTURE REMOVAL TRAY SET-UP
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2. Mouth Mirror
3. Cotton Forcep
4. Suture Scissors
5. Cotton Rolls
6. 2x2 Gauzes
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ORAL SURGERY INSTRUMENTS
Instrument: Straight Elevators

Function: To loosen tooth from periodontal
ligaments before extraction. To
separate and lift tooth from socket.

Characteristics: Single ended. Variety of sizes.
Instrument: Periosteal Elevator

Function: To provide indirect vision
To retract lips, cheeks, and tongue
To reflect light into the mouth

Characteristics: Accurate image from flat surface
mirrors, image magnified with
concave mirrors.
Instrument: Root-Tip Picks

Function: To lift and remove small root tips in
difficult areas

Characteristics: Pointed at working end . Straight or
right-and-left pairs.
Instrument: Root Elevators/ Cryers

Function: To loosen root. To separate and lift
tooth from socket. To use on
posterior teeth
Characteristics: Single ended. Can be right or left.
Variety of sizes.
Instrument: Root-Tip Elevators

Function: To lift and remove fragments of root


Characteristics: Single ended. Rounded or pointed.
Straight or right-and-left pairs
Instrument: Bone File

Function: To remove or smooth edges of
alveolar bone

Characteristics: Used in push-pull motion; straight-
cut or cross-cut cutting end; variety
of sizes, angles, and shapes.
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ORAL SURGERY INSTRUMENTS
Instrument: Maxillary Universal
Forceps/ Cryer 150

Function: To extract maxillary central,
laterals, cuspids, premolars, and
roots
Characteristics: Has straight handles or one curved
handle
Instrument: Maxillary Right Forceps/
No. 88R
Function: To extract trifurcated maxillary right
first or second molars

Characteristics: Has right-split beak to engage
lingual root
Instrument: Maxillary Left Forceps/ No.
88L
Function: To extract trifurcated maxillary left
first or second molars

Characteristics: Has left-split beak to engage lingual
root
Instrument: Mandibular Universal
Forceps/ Cryer 151
Function: To extract manibular central,
laterals, cuspids, premolars, and
roots
Characteristics: Has straight handles or one curved
handle
Instrument: Universal Mandibular
Forceps No. 23
Function: To extract mandibular first and
second molars

Characteristics: Referred to as Cowhorn forceps;
straight handles or one curved
handle
Instrument: Rongeur

Function: To trim and remove excess alveolar
bone after extraction


Characteristics: Variety of sizes and angles
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ORAL SURGERY INSTRUMENTS
Instrument: Bone Chisel

Function: To split or section a tooth for easier
removal by tapping on chisel with
mallet; to reshape or contour
alveolar bone
Characteristics: Single-level chisel for contouring or
removing alveolar bone; bilevel
chisel for splitting teeth; variety of
sizes
Instrument: Surgical Curette

Function: To remove debris or granulation
tissue from surgical site; to remove
cyst from extraction site or surgical
site; to use for gross tissue
debridement
Characteristics: Various sizes and shapes; single or
double ended
Instrument: Surgical Evacuation Tip

Function: To evacuate fluid from oral cavity
and surgical sites

Characteristics: Stainless steel, autoclavable plastic,
or disposable plastic; tips narrow to
accommodate surgical site; attaches
to tubing on dental unit
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EXTRACTION TRAY SET-UP INSTRUMENTS
1. Cotton Rolls
2. Topical Anesthetic
3. 2x2 Gauzes
4. Needle (Short for Maxillary; Long for Mandibular)
5. Anesthetic Carpules
6. Syringe
7. Mouth Mirror
8. Explorer/ Perioprobe
9. Small Elevator
10. Large Elevator
11. Periosteal
12. Surgical Curette
13. Forcep:
Teeth #1-3: 88R
Teeth #4-13: 150
Teeth #14-16: 88L
Teeth #17-19: Cowhorn 23
Teeth #20-29: 151
Teeth #30-32: Cowhorn 23


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BURS FOR HIGH SPEED AND LOW SPEED HANDPIECES


Instrument: Magnetic Bur Block with
Burs
Function: To be used by inserting into dental
handpiece; to attach discs to
mandrel for finishing and polishing
inside or outside of oral cavity
Characteristics: Different shanks: 1. Long shanks
straight slow-speed handpiece, 2.
Short latch-type shank contra-
angle slow-speed handpiece, 3..
Friction grip high speed handpiece
Instrument: Bur

Function: To be inserted in high-speed or low-
speed handpiece

Characteristics: Parts: 1. Head: Part of bur that cuts,
polishes, or finishes (various sizes,
shapes, and shanks); 2. Neck: Part of
bur that tapers to connect shank to
head of bur; 3. Shank: Part of bur
that is inserted into the handpiece
Length and style varies depending
on handpiece being used
Bur with a straight and long shank
fits into straight slow-speed
handpiece
Bur with latch type at end of shank
fits into contra-angle slow-speed
handpiece
Friction grip bur fits into high-
speed handpiece; a chunk tightens
bur into handpiece
Instrument: Round Bur

Function: To remove caries from tooth
structure; to open tooth for
endodontic treatment
Characteristics: Various sizes; small to large
Instrument: Rubber Points

Function: To remove amalgam restorations


Characteristics: Various polishing grits; brown
points (Brownies) are abrasive for
polishing; green points (Greenies)
are less abrasive; Variety of shanks:
1. Latch type, 2. Friction grip
1 2 3
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BURS FOR HIGH SPEED AND LOW SPEED HANDPIECES
Instrument: White Stone

Function: To polish restorative material


Characteristics: Various shapes and shanks
Instrument: Straight Fissure - Crosscut

Function: To cut cavity preparation; to form
walls of cavity preparation; to place
retention grooves in walls of cavity
preparation
Characteristics: Cutting part of bur has parallel sides
with horizontal cutting edge
Instrument: Straight Fissure Plain Cut

Function: To cut cavity preparation; to
form inner walls of cavity
preparation; to replace retention
grooves in walls of cavity
preparation
Characteristics: Cutting part of bur has parallel sides
Instrument: Taper Fissure - Crosscut

Function: To cut cavity preparation; to
form angles in walls of cavity
preparation

Characteristics: Cutting part of bur has tapered
sides with horizontal cutting
edges
Instrument: Taper Fissure Plain Cut

Function: To cut cavity preparation; to form
angles in walls of cavity preparation

Characteristics: Cutting part of bur has tapered sides
Instrument: Carbide Football Finishing
Bur
Function: To finish composite restoration by
restoring anatomy in tooth; to
equilibrate or adjust occlusion
Characteristics: Shaped like a football
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BURS FOR HIGH SPEED AND LOW SPEED HANDPIECES
Instrument: Diamond Football

Function: To reduce a tooth for crown
preparation for subgingival margins


Characteristics: Different grits: coarse to super-fine;
various shapes and sizes; super-fine
used finishing restorations.
Instrument: Mandrel

Function: To be used by inserting into a dental
handpiece; to attach discs to
mandrel for finishing and polishing
inside or outside of oral cavity
Characteristics: Different shanks: 1. Long shank
straight slow-speed handpiece; 2.
short latch-type shank contra-
angle slow speed handpiece.
Instrument: Diamond Flat-End Taper

Function: To reduce a tooth for crown
preparation when a square
shoulder is needed

Characteristics: Different grits: coarse to super-
fine; various sizes and shapes;
super-fine used for finishing
restorations
Instrument: Polishing Discs

Function: To contour (coarse grit) or
polish and smooth (extra-fine
grit) restorative material

Characteristics: Different grits: coarse to extra-
fine; various sizes; snap-on (with
metal center) or screw-on
Instrument: Diamond Flat-End Cylinder

Function: To reduce a tooth for crown
preparation when parallel walls
and flat floors are needed
Characteristics: Different grits: coarse to super-
fine; various sizes and shapes;
super-fine used for finishing
restorations
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PULPOTOMY/ OPEN & MED. TRAY SET-UP
1 2
3 4 5
8 7 6
11
10
9
19
16
15
14
13
12
20
17
18
21
26
22
27
23
29 28
25
31
32
34
33
30
24
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PULPOTOMY/ OPEN & MED. TRAY SET-UP
1.Mouth Mirror
2 8. Endo Set
9. Cotton Forcep
10. Metal Ruler
11. Articulating Paper Holder
12. Articulating Paper
13. Floss
14. Cotton Rolls
15. 2x2 Gauzes
16. Topical Anesthetic
17. High Speed Handpiece
18. Restorative Bur Block
19. Syringe
20. Anesthetic Carpules
21. Needle
22. Sodium Hypochloride (Bleach)
23. Chlorohexidine
24. Nerve Broaches
25. Endofiles
26. Monoject with Yellow Needle
27. Monoject with Blue Needle
28. Root Canal Lubricant
29. Low Speed Handpiece
30. IRM
31. Mixing Pad
32. Paper Points
33. Calcium Hydroxide
34. Mixing Spatula

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ROOT CANAL TRAY SET-UP
1 2
3 4 5
8 7 6
11
10
9
19
16
15
14
13
12
20
17
18
21
22
24
23
30
25
27
26
29
28
32
31
35
33
34
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ROOT CANAL (FINISH) INSTRUMENTS
1.Mouth Mirror
2 8. Endo Set
9. Cotton Forcep
10. Metal Ruler
11. Articulating Paper Holder
12. Articulating Paper
13. Floss
14. Cotton Rolls
15. 2x2 Gauzes
16. Topical Anesthetic
17. High Speed Handpiece
18. Restorative Bur Block
19. Syringe
20. Anesthetic Carpules
21. Needle
22. Sodium Hypochloride (Bleach)
23. Chlorohexidine
24. Nerve Broaches
25. Endofiles
26. Monoject with Yellow Needle
27. Monoject with Blue Needle
28. Root Canal Lubricant
29. Low Speed Handpiece
30. IRM
31. Mixing Pad
32. Paper Points
33, 34. Gutta Percha Points
35. Mixing Spatula

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DRY SOCKET TRAY SET-UP
1
3
2
5
4
7
6
8
DRY SOCKET TRAY SET-UP INSTRUMENTS
1. Cotton Rolls
2. 2x2 Gauzes
3. Topical Anesthetic
4. Eugenol
5. Mouth Mirror
6. Explorer/ Perioprobe
7. Cotton Forcep
8. Scissors
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FULL DENTURE ALIGINATE IMPRESSION TRAY SET-UP
1
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
10
TRAY SET-UP INSTRUMENTS
1. MIXING BOWL
2. ALIGNATE MATERIAL
3. 2X2 GAUZES
4. COTTON ROLLS
5. MIXING SPATULA
6. LOWER IMPRESSION TRAY
7. UPPER IMPRESSION TRAY
8. COTTON FORCEP
9. EXPLORER/ PERIOPROBE
10. MOUTH MIRROR
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CROWN PREP TRAY SEP-UP
1
3
2
7
4
6
8
5
9
11
18
15
10
16
13
14
12
19
17
22
21
20
24
25
23
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CROWN PREP TRAY SEP-UP INSTRUMENTS
1. CORDS
2. BITE BLOCK
3. TEMP CEMENT
4. CROWN & BRIDGE BUR BLOCK
5. VISCOSTAT
6. SCISSORS
7. ARTICULATING PAPER
8. CORD PACKER
9. ANESTHETIC CARPULES
10. NEEDLE
11. SYRINGE
12. COTTON FORCEP
13. MOUTH MIRROR
14. FLOSS
15. EXPLORER/ PERIOPROBE
16. COTTON ROLLS
17. 2X2 GAUZES
18. TRIPLE TRAY X 3
19. IMPRESSION MATERIAL GUN X3
20. BITE REGISTRATION
21. LIGHT BODY
22. HEAVY BODY
23. BITE REGISTRATION TIP (TEAL)
24. LIGHT BODY TIP ( YELLOW WITH TIP)
25. HEAVY BODY TIP (TEAL)

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CREDITS
A BIG THANK YOU TO:

BOYD YU: Helped with page format for the tray
set-ups and number-labeling Composite,
Amalgam, and Prophy tray set-ups

CLIFF LEE: Took photos of the Endo tray set-ups

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