Category: Dental Instruments

Plaque disclosing solution

By Dr. Chetan, June 24, 2009

Our teeth are victims to several infections caused by bacteria found in different food stuffs. Various types of protections have been offered to these tooth infecting material among them use of plaque disclosing solution.
Plaque disclosing solution is a liquid or tablet like substance used in the removal of solid, liquid food particles and bacterial generally [...]

Dental Floss

By Dr. Chetan, August 30, 2008

Dental floss is a waxed or unwaxed thread made of either nylon filaments or plastic ribbon, and which is primarily used to remove any remaining food or dental plaque that may remain on the surface of the tooth or in the gaps between the teeth. It is used by gently inserting between the teeth and [...]

Different types of Dental Excavators

By Dr. Chetan, May 16, 2008

During a dental procedure, many instruments are used in the cavity preparation. These hand instruments are of different design and they perform tooth-cutting and caries-removing procedures. They are used on different tooth surfaces and in different parts of the oral cavity.
Some of these dental excavation instruments are the enamel chisels, gingival margin trimmers, and dental [...]

Different Type of Burnishers

By Dr. Chetan, May 11, 2008

Burnishers are dental hand instruments and are normally used at the end of dental restoration procedures or operations. They are used to emphasize grooves and to shave off surplus fins. Burnishers are also used to smooth off the rough margins after a dental restoration, polish the dental restoration, and to remove any scratches formed on [...]

Dental Probes

By Dr. Chetan, May 8, 2008

The dental probe, also called the periodontal probe, comprises of a handle, a distal part or portion, and a measuring needle. The shape of a periodontal probe is a long and thin bodied instrument with blunted ends. A measuring needle is used to explore the gum pockets. The needle has at least one measure gradation. [...]

Dental Drills

By Dr. Chetan, May 7, 2008

A dental drill, also called the dentist’s drill, is a portable high-speed precision drill. It is used to remove the decayed material from the teeth before the procedure of dental filling. In dentistry, the dental drill is also used for treating dental caries. A dental drill is capable of rotating at more than 400,000 rpm. [...]

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