Term
| What type of calculus can be removed with a standard curette? |
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Definition
- Light to moderate calculus
- Used for fine scaling and root planing
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Term
| When would you use a rigid curette? |
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Definition
- Moderate to heavy calculus removal
- root planing
- recall scaling appointment
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Term
| What is the difference between a ridge curette and a standard curette? |
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Definition
| Ridge curette design has a wider shank but identical blade size as a standard gracey |
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Term
| When would you use a extra ridig curette? |
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Definition
Tenacious calc removal
Gross scaling and root planing
Initial debridement |
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Term
| What makes extra ridge curette design ideal for heavy calc deposits? |
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Definition
- Unique shank bends
- Unique shank angulation
- Identical blande size as standard gracey
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Term
| Name the 3 types of graceys in the curette family |
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Definition
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Term
| What makes after-fives different than standard graceys? |
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Definition
After-fives have.....
- 3mm elongated terminal shank
- Identical shank length (entire shank length)
- 10% thinner blade
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Term
| What two things would make the after-five a good choice? |
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Definition
| It can be inserted into deeper pockets and it has easier insertion |
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Term
| Name the 7 after-five options |
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Definition
- 1/2
- 3/4
- 5/6
- 7/8
- 11/12
- 13/14
- 15/16
- standard or ridge
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Term
| How could you visually determine the difference between fine/rigid/extra rigided? |
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Definition
| By the thickness of the shank before the handle |
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