Amalgam Instruments
This instrument is used to place amalgam into the cavity prep.
What is an Amalgam Carrier?
Blue material that creates a rough surfaces for the filling to bond to is...
What is etch?
Thin metal instrument used to build interproximal walls when doing posterior amalgam and composite fillings.
What is a matrix band?
Matrix used for anterior interproximal fillings.
What is mylar strip or clear matrix?
Gauze used to clean off instruments during restorative procedures.
What is 2X2's?
The machine that mixes dental amalgam.
What is the Amalgamator or Triturator?
This material is referred to as "liquid gold" and helps the composite filling adhere to the tooth.
What is bond?
This instrument holds the matrix band in place and tightens it around the tooth.
What is the retainer or Tofflemire?
Instrument that helps keep the mouth open during a procedure.
What is mouth prop or bite block?
Used for isolation under the tongue and on the cheek side during restorative procedures.
What is cotton rolls?
This instrument is used to pack the amalgam into the cavity prep.
What is a condenser?
Syringable low viscosity filling material.
What is flowable composite?
This wooden or plastic instrument aids in ensuring that interproximal fillings have adequate contact to the adjacent/neighboring tooth.
What is wedge?
This instrument holds paper used to check the bite after Restorative procedures.
What is the articulating forceps?
Slotted suction used while doctor is prepping for restoration and checking bite/shaping restorations.
What is the HVE?
This instrument smooths the amalgam after condensed.
What is a burnisher?
High viscosity tooth colored filling material.
What is packable composite?
This matrix system uses a ring and metal kidney bean shaped piece of metal.
What is the sectional matrix?
Instrument that revolves at high RPMs to remove decay from enamel and dentin. Hint: It sprays water while in use to keep the tooth cool.
What is the high speed handpiece?
Triangular shaped isolation device placed on the cheek to block salivary glands and keep from nicking the cheek with the bur.
What is the dry-angle?
This instrument is used to put anatomy into the amalgam.
What is a carver?
This machine helps harden the composite material.
What is the curing light?
This matrix system includes a band that is already formed into a ring and a separate instrument that the operator uses to tighten the band.
What is automatrix?
Latch type instrument that revolves at slower RPMs and removes decay from dentin.
What is the slow speed handpiece?
Slower speed suction device.
What is the saliva ejector?