A rubber dam is a thin sheet of material that is used to isolate the desired tooth or teeth to: aid moisture control protect the patient’s airway aid operator visibility and access reduce aerosols caused by the air turbine handpiece provide patient comfort by reducing the amount of water and materials in the mouth 1. Rubber …
Dental Elevators are used to loosen and ‘elevate’ the teeth in their sockets prior to extraction. Care should be taken to avoid causing damage/trauma to nearby teeth while using elevators. PARTS OF AN DENTAL ELEVATOR Working end The working end is functional, elevating and retracting end of the elevator Single-ended The working end is adapted …
As the dental profession evolves, there is an increasing demand for supplementary material that can keep up with advancing trends. ‘Hands-on’ practical experience is essential for anyone in the dental profession, and this needs to be supplemented with written information to reinforce our practical experiences. A dental surgery contains instruments and equipment of various shapes, …
A dental prophylaxis is a medical term used in dentistry to promote good oral health. The procedure includes dental exams to getting dental sealants to prevent the teeth from cavities and tooth decay. Also, known as scaling and polishing tray set up instruments. Learn the basic prophylaxis tray setup and different types of prophylaxis. Dental …
In this article, the Healthsoothe team provides 25 crown prep tray set-up. These are the tools used during the procedure. There are lots of sorts of crowns which may be utilized, such as ceramic, porcelain, resin, and stainless steel (cosmetic crowns are usually made from ceramic or porcelain). Before I list crown prep tray set-up, …