Dental instruments
Used to explore enamel and cementum (if it is exposed)
Explorer
The bristles are angled the same way as the Bass and Stillman methods at a 45-degree apically, followed by a rolling motion by turning the wrist vertically towards the occlusal/incisal surfaces. This method is recommended for patients who do not have specific oral problems or appliances
Roll Stroke
oral hygiene instruments used to clean the interdental spaces (space between teeth, brackets, bridges or implants). Their shape is usually cylindrical and much smaller than a normal toothbrush
interdental brush
a paste or gel dentifrice that is used with a toothbrush to promote oral hygiene
Tooth paste
Used to provide intraoral visibility for all dental procedures
Intraoral mirror
Filaments are directed apically at 45 degree angle to the long axis of the tooth; gentle force is applied to insert bristles into sulcus use gentle but firm vibratory strokes without removing filaments ends from sulcus.This is the most recommended technique for periodontal disease:
Bass
a type of thread used for cleaning between the teeth
Dental floss
is a concentrated fluoride solution that may be used daily or weekly. (You can say trademarks)
Fluoride mouthwash/mouth rinse. Daily Weekly Flúor Lacer, Daily Weekly Fluoraid,...
Used to assess periodontal pocket depths attachment levels and gingival bleeding
Probe
Filaments are directed apically and angled at 45 degree angle to the long axis of the tooth; filaments are placed partly on cervical portion of the teeth and partly on adjacent gingiva; short back-and-forth vibratory strokes are employed and the brush head is moved occlusally with light pressure. This is the most recommended technique for treating gingivitis
Stillman
is a home dental care device which uses a stream of high-pressure pulsating water intended to remove dental plaque and food debris between teeth and below the gum line.
water flosser, oral irrigator, dental water jet.
-antiseptic solution specially designed for treating gum swelling. (You can say trademarks)
Gingivitis mouthwash /mouth rinse. Gingilacer, Vitis Encías, Bexident Encías.
Used to grasp or transfer materials in and out of the oral cavity
Dressing pliers
This technique consists on brushing the teeth in a rotating motion. For the upper teeth, the brush is rotated downward, while for the lower teeth, the rotation is upward. It is important that the sides of the bristles brush both gums and teeth in the same movement. This technique may be used for teaching children how to brush their teeth correctly.
Fones
dental instrument that holds a section of floss for easy flossing to the teeth.
Dental floss holder
antiseptic solution specially designed for treating periodontal disease, usually based on chlorhexidine. (You can say trademarks)
Periodontitis mouthwash: Perioaid, Chlorhexidine Lacer
Combines two critical instruments requiered for every diagnostic setup: an explorer on one end and a probe on the other
Expro
Filaments are directed toward the crown of the teeth; the filaments are placed at the gingival margin and angled 45 degrees to the long axis of the tooth but in the opposite direction to the Bass and Stillman methods. It is used in orthodontics, fixed prosthetics appliances, etc
Charter
An interproximal cleaning instrument consisting of a dental threader, expanding floss, and conventional dental floss
Superfloss
Chewable tablets that make dental plaque visible
Plaque disclosing tablets.