Dental tools for operative

Prepared by : Osama

Spoon Excavat

or

Mirror

Explorer

Periodontal probe

Tweezer

Amalgam Carrier

Amalgam

Condenser

Carver

Burnisher

Matrix

Spatula

Syringe

Rubber dam material

Rubber dam holder (frame(

Rubber dam clamps (retainer(

Rubber dam retainer forceps

Rubber dam puncher

Rubber dam napkin

Amalgam carrier To carry amalgam

Amalgam carrier

Carrier+ amalgam dish

ExplorerExploring caries – exploring present or absence of calculus

Explorer

CondenserCompress amalgam – push resin composite or glass

ionomer

condenser

TweezersTo carry small objects

PuncherTo punch holes in the rubber dame

Frame + rubber dam material To secure the rubber dam in place while working +

Isolation

Metal frame To secure the rubber dam in place while working

 Mirror

Reflect light – indirect vision – retract soft tissue – tissue protection

ClampsTo anchor the most posterior tooth to be isolated

Clamp forcepsHold the clamps during their placement and

removal

PlasticCarving and shaping of composite and glass

ionomer restorative material

SpatulaMixing restorative material

spatula

Spatula

Burnisher (egg shape)To produce smooth and shiny surface

Burnisher (ball shape)

Ivory matrix It provides one proximal wall only in class II cases

Contra angled headpiece

5 Grasps used with hand instruments:

•)1( Pen grasp, )not acceptable(.

•)2( Modified pen grasp .•)3( Inverted pen grasp .

•)4( Palm & Thumb grasp .•)5( Modified Palm & Thumb grasp .

Scissor to cut items.

Applicator (small ball)For applying cavity liners in thin layers in the

cavity

Spoon excavatorRemoving caries – carving amalgam or direct wax

Periodontal probeEvaluate the Periodontal condition of the

teeth

Universal matrix It is the best one in its stability

Carvers to shape amalgam and resin

composite and tooth colored restorative materials.

Amalgam carrier

Moth mirror•Provide indirect vision .•Retract lips, cheeks and Tongue.•Reflect light into mouth.

Explorer•Examine tooth for decay, calculus, furcation and abnormalities.

Cotton forceps (Pliers(•Grasp materials and/or transfer it into or out of oral cavity.

Periodontal probe• Measure depth of periodontal pockets .

•Thanks .. •The photos taken by : Haifa Alobaidi ..