Periodontics
Type of scaler used to remove heavy supragingival calculus
Hoe scaler
pliers used to cut the excess distal end of the arch wire
Distal end cutter
Instrument used for the removal of root tips or fragments
Root tip picks
Torn away or dislodged by force
Avulsed
Instrument used to reach deep into the canal to remove coronal pulp tissue, decay, and cements
Endodontic spoon excavator
Instrument used to crush or fracture extremely heavy calculus
Interdental files
pliers used in forming and bending wires for fixed or removable apliances
Bird-beak pliers
Forceps used for the extraction of maxillary molars
Maxillary forceps/ #10S
Displacement of a tooth from its socket as a result of injury
Extrusion
Used for placement of temporary restorations and removal of excess gutta-percha
Glick Number 1
Used to locate and measure the depth of periodontal pockets
Periodontal probes
Used to aid in seating a molar band for a fixed appliance
Bite stick
Maxillary root tip forceps
Displacement of a tooth into its socket as a result of injury
Intrusion
Used in the initial cleaning of the canal, and later in shaping and contouring
K-type file
Instrument used to measure horizontal and vertical pocket depths of multirooted teeth in furcation areas
Furcation Probes
Instrument that guides the elastic or wire ligature tie around the bracket. Can also tuck ligature under the arch wire.
Ligature director
Tool used to smooth bone
Bone file
Type of matrix band used for primary teeth
T-band
Used for final enlargement of the canal
Hedstrom File
These instruments are usually double ended with kidney-shaped blades
Kirkland Knives
Pliers that are used in the placement of arch wires.
Weingart utility pliers
Instrument used after an extraction to scrape the interior socket to remove diseased tissue
Surgical curette
Type of measurement designed to evaluate patient behavior
Frankl Scale
Used in the obturation of the canal
Spreaders and pluggers