DENTAL INSTRUMENTS IDENTIFICATION AND
FUNCTIONS| TOP SCORES MADE SIMPLE | TRUSTED
TEST SOLUTIONS!
Amalgam Condenser function Answer: Instrument to pack and condense amalgam,
filling materials, restorative materials
Amalgam Condenser type Answer: Restorative
Spoon excavator Answer: Used to remove soft dentin, debris, and caries from tooth.
Spoon excavator type Answer: Hand cutting
Anesthetic Cartridges Answer: Contain local anesthetic for dental procedures.
Three Way Syringe Tip function Answer: Delivers air, water, or spray in procedures
Rinse and dry specific teeth or entire cavity
Three way syringe tip type Answer: Metal and disposable plastic
Howe Pliers Answer: Used for grasping and transferring items.
Howe pliers type Answer: Accessory
Black instrument formula Answer: Working end of instrument:
- 3 sets of numbers that identify blades width, length, and angle
- 1st number is width
Tofflemire Matrix Retainer Answer: Hold and maintain stability of matrix band for cavity
restoration.
Tofflemire Matrix Retainer type Answer: Accessory
Matrix Band Answer: Replaces missing interproximal walls of cavities
Matrix Band type Answer: Accessory
Amalgam Carrier Answer: Carries and dispenses amalgam into cavity prep.
Amalgam Carrier type Answer: Restorative
Saliva Ejector / HVE Answer: Evacuates large volumes of fluid and debris from mouth.
Saliva Ejector / HVE type Answer: Accessory and disposable
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FUNCTIONS| TOP SCORES MADE SIMPLE | TRUSTED
TEST SOLUTIONS!
Amalgam Condenser function Answer: Instrument to pack and condense amalgam,
filling materials, restorative materials
Amalgam Condenser type Answer: Restorative
Spoon excavator Answer: Used to remove soft dentin, debris, and caries from tooth.
Spoon excavator type Answer: Hand cutting
Anesthetic Cartridges Answer: Contain local anesthetic for dental procedures.
Three Way Syringe Tip function Answer: Delivers air, water, or spray in procedures
Rinse and dry specific teeth or entire cavity
Three way syringe tip type Answer: Metal and disposable plastic
Howe Pliers Answer: Used for grasping and transferring items.
Howe pliers type Answer: Accessory
Black instrument formula Answer: Working end of instrument:
- 3 sets of numbers that identify blades width, length, and angle
- 1st number is width
Tofflemire Matrix Retainer Answer: Hold and maintain stability of matrix band for cavity
restoration.
Tofflemire Matrix Retainer type Answer: Accessory
Matrix Band Answer: Replaces missing interproximal walls of cavities
Matrix Band type Answer: Accessory
Amalgam Carrier Answer: Carries and dispenses amalgam into cavity prep.
Amalgam Carrier type Answer: Restorative
Saliva Ejector / HVE Answer: Evacuates large volumes of fluid and debris from mouth.
Saliva Ejector / HVE type Answer: Accessory and disposable
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