Monday, October 3, 2011

Instrument Identification

Last Wednesday I was able to look through all of my instruments and identify them.  They are identifiable by their rigidity, light or heavy calculus removal, functional shank (simple/complex), primary use (anterior/posterior), Terminal shank (short/long), Depth (sub/supra), working end (round/pointed), blade orientation.  I was lucky to have an instructor that taught me thoroughly.  I have a lot to study to learn them by name, but I do know which one is used for each surface/tooth.

I was able to pass off my probing and exploring PE today.  It was a huge relief because I had a busy weekend!

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