DH 14) FPI module 23,24 -
Concepts of Instrument
Sharpening test questions and
answers 2025
instrument sharpening objective is
To restore blade sharpness while preserving the original contours and
angles of the instrument
does a sharp instrument decrease clinician fatigue?
yes it does
studies indicate that the cutting edges of curets probably should be
sharpened after how many calculus removal strokes?
10-20
5
15-40
60
15-40
on all sickles and curets there is a fine line formed by the pointed junction
of the instrument face and lateral surface, which is called...
lateral edge
sharp cutting edge
mesial edge
dull cutting edge
sharp cutting edge
a ______ cutting edge results when metal is worn away from the cutting
edge until the junction b/t the face and lateral surface becomes a rounded
surface?
dull
A _________ _______ is used to remove metal from the lateral surface to
restore a sharp, fine cutting edge
sharpening stone
Concepts of Instrument
Sharpening test questions and
answers 2025
instrument sharpening objective is
To restore blade sharpness while preserving the original contours and
angles of the instrument
does a sharp instrument decrease clinician fatigue?
yes it does
studies indicate that the cutting edges of curets probably should be
sharpened after how many calculus removal strokes?
10-20
5
15-40
60
15-40
on all sickles and curets there is a fine line formed by the pointed junction
of the instrument face and lateral surface, which is called...
lateral edge
sharp cutting edge
mesial edge
dull cutting edge
sharp cutting edge
a ______ cutting edge results when metal is worn away from the cutting
edge until the junction b/t the face and lateral surface becomes a rounded
surface?
dull
A _________ _______ is used to remove metal from the lateral surface to
restore a sharp, fine cutting edge
sharpening stone
