Advanced Instrumentation for the General Practice Dental Hygienist

Course Number: 569

Nevi Scalers

Nevi 1: disc end for heavy anterior lingual deposits (pull or multi-directional strokes); opposite end thin sickle for lingual/interproximal (Figures 51-55).

Nevi 2: thin contra-angle posterior sickle under contacts with less tissue trauma and more neutral wrist (Figures 56-57).

Nevi 3: slim dual-edge posterior sickle with slight contra-angle (Figure 58).

Nevi 4: stronger shank, longer tapered dual blades for heavier posterior deposits under contacts (Figure 59).

Thin, contra-angled posterior sickles are available from multiple brands under different product names.

Nevi 1 Scaler

Figure 51. Nevi 1 Scaler.

Nevi 1 Scaler- Disc End

Figure 52. Nevi 1 Scaler- Disc End.

Nevi 1 Scaler- Disc End

Figure 53. Nevi 1 Scaler- Disc End.

Nevi 1 Scaler - Sickle End

Figure 54. Nevi 1 Scaler - Sickle End.

Nevi 1 Scaler - Sickle End

Figure 55. Nevi 1 Scaler - Sickle End.

Nevi 2 Scaler

Figure 56. Nevi 2 Scaler.

Nevi 2 Scaler

Figure 57. Nevi 2 Scaler.

Nevi 3:  Slim blade and slight contra-angled shape

Figure 58. Nevi 3: Slim blade and slight contra-angled shape.

Nevi 3:  Slim blade and slight contra-angled shape

Figure 59. Nevi 4: Stronger shank and a longer blade.