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What are hand instruments made of?
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Stainless steel, carbon steel, plastic or a specialized metal
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What are the parts of the instrument?
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Hand, shank, working end
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What is the shank?
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Attaches the working end to the handle
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What does the blacks instrument formula mean?
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Blades width length and shape
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What does the 1st number in blacks formula mean?
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Width of blade in tenths of a mm
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What does the 2nd number in blacks formula mean?
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Length of blade in mm
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What does the 3rd number mean?
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Angle of blade
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What kind of ends can the working end of an instrument have?
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Point, blade or nib
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What are the 4 categories of instrument?
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Examination, hand cutting, restorative, and accessory
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What is an examine instrument?
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Allows operator to examine mouth
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What is a hand cutting instruemtn?
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Removes decay and smooths, finish and prepares the tooth
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Whats a restorative instrument?
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"restores tooth" by placing condensing and carving a toothe structure
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What is the peridontal probe used for?
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Measures the sulcus
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What is the chisel?
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Has a straight angle or beveled cutting edge. breaks down enamel and forms sharp lines and places retention grooves
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What are hatchets used for?
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Cut enamel and smooth the walls and floors
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