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instrument design, prinicples and sharpening

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what instruments are used for scaling   sickles, curettes, files, hoes, chisels, power instruments  
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what instruments are used for examination   mirrors, explorers, probes  
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define design name   name of inventor/academic institution which designed instrument  
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define design number   indicates specific instrument w/in series  
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advanced fulcrum advantages   enhance access to tx area, improve instrument to tooth angulation, increase power because wide range of motion  
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advanced fulcrum disadvantages   lack of stability and control, possible pt/operator injury  
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cross arch fulcrum   same arch, opposite quadrant  
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opposite arch fulcrum   ..self explanatory  
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finger on finger   fulcrum finger on finger on non dominant hand, same arch  
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extraoral fulcrum   ..self explanatory  
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finger assist fulcrum   index finger of non dominant hand to increase lateral pressure on shank of instrument  
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exploratory activation   light and long THATS WHAT SHE SAID  
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root planing activation   not as firm and longer to smooth root surface after scaling  
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working activation   firm, short, controlled -remove calculus: channel or zone scaling -avoid burnishing deposits  
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3 goals of instrument sharpening   create functionally sharp edge, preserve the shape/contour of instrument, maintain useful life of instrument  
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advantages of instrument sharpening   improve tactile senses, increase efficiency of deposit removal, decrease pressure for deposit removal, increase instrument control, decrease root gouging, decrease burnished calculus, decrease patient discomfort  
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when should you sharpen your instruments   sharpen at first sign of dullness  
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3 pieces of equipment to sharpen instruments on   mechanical, mounted, hand held  
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what's a mechanical sharpening device   (i think i messed up this question..) honing machine, battery operated device, Sidekick  
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what is a (Mandre) mounted stone   used with hand piece, diameter appropriate for curved blade  
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what are the 4 different types of hand held stones   arkansas, india, ceramic, composition  
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what stones are synthetic   india, ceramic, compotition arkansas is natural)  
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what stones are fine grit   arkansas, ceramic (india is med., composition is coarse)  
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what lubrication is used for each of the 4 stones   arkansas-oil india-water/oil ceramic-water/dry composition-water  
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what do you sharpen a periodontal file with   a Tang (i just pictured an orangutan)  
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why shouldn't you use overly thin (from sharpening) instruments   they break easily during scaling/treatment  
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what are the 3 ways to sterilize stainless steel instruments   steam, chemical vapor, dry heat sterilized  
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can carbon steel instruments be steam sterilized   NO..MOFO  
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