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Hand Instruments
CH 34- Dental Hand Instruments
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Term for a sloping surface or edge of an instrument cut at an angle. | Beveled |
| Term for the flat cutting edge of the instrument; sharp enough to cut. | Blade |
| Term for the part of the dental instrument the operator grasps. | Handle |
| Term for the blunt point or tip. | Nib |
| Term for the flat or level surface of the working end of an instrument. | Plane |
| Term for the sharp or tapered end. | Point |
| Term for having notch like projections that extend from a flat surface. | Serrated |
| Term for the instrument part where the handle attaches to the working end. | Shank |
| Term meaning a sense of touch or feeling. | Tactile |
| Term for the functional part of the dental instrument. | Working End |