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CH34
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What instrument is used to measure the sulcus of a tooth? | Periodontal probe |
| A flat or level surface is a _______________. | plane |
| An angled or slanted working end of an instrument is referred to as being _______________. | beveled |
| Besides indirect vision, the mouth mirror is used for _______________. | retraction |
| Instruments of what classification are used to manually remove decay? | Hand cutting |
| What instrument is part of the basic setup? | Cotton pliers |
| A(n) _______________ is a(n) instrument that has notchlike projections that extend from a flat surface. | serrated |
| A _______________ is a blunt point or tip on the working end. | nib |
| The main characteristic of the working end of an explorer is that it is _______________. | pointed |
| The _______________ is the portion of a dental instrument that attaches the handle to the working end. | shank |
| The working end of an explorer has a _______________. | point |
| The portion of a dental instrument that the operator grasps is the _______________. | handle |
| What part of the instrument is located between the handle and the working end? | shank |
| What dental instruments are more commonly referred to by a number than by their name? | Pliers |
| A flat edge of the working end of an instrument that is sharp enough to cut is a _______________. | blade |
| The _______________ is the portion of a dental instrument that is used on the tooth surface or for mixing dental materials. | working end |
| _______________ means to have a sense of touch or feeling. | tactile |
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