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Advanced Instrumentation for the General Practice Dental Hygienist

Course Number: 569

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Course Contents

  • Introduction
  • Periodontal Considerations and Tooth M...
  • Basic Instrument Design
    • Handles
    • Glove Fit, Dexterity, and Pinch Force
    • Shank/Flexibility
    • Working End
  • Edge Retention: Traditional Stainless ...
  • Advanced Instrument Choices
    • After Five, Mini Five and Micro Mini G...
    • 15/16 and 17/18 Gracey Curettes
    • Extra Rigid Gracey Curettes
    • Vision Curvettes
    • Langer Curettes
    • Debridement Curettes
    • Diamond Coated File Scalers
    • Periodontal Files
    • Hoes and Chisels
    • SN 135 and SN 137
    • Nevi Scalers
    • Other Options: Shank and Tip Varieties
  • Biofilm Management and Advanced Hand I...
  • Instrumentation Around Dental Implants
  • Considerations for Selection of Instru...
  • Alternatives of Use/Instrumentation
    • Alternative Fulcrums
    • Alternative Patient and Clinician Posi...
  • Summary
  • References / Additional Resources

Basic Instrument Design

One of the first considerations in instrument selection is to review the parts of the instrument and how they are incorporated into design and use (Figure 1). The handle, shank, functional end, and working end (blade) all influence function.

Figure 1. Basic Instrument Design.

Basic Instrument Design

Figure 1. Basic Instrument Design.

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