Dental Chairside Instruments

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Across
  1. 4. Holds the amalgam while loading the amalgam carrier
  2. 5. Used to place the base in the prep
  3. 9. Used to remove soft decay
  4. 10. Typically used as the most effective way of moving and retracting the gum tissue in order to get a better visual of the tooth that you're working on
  5. 12. Used to smooth and polish amalgam when slightly set
  6. 13. A burnisher in the shape of a ball
  7. 15. Used to measure the depth of the periodontal pocket around the tooth
  8. 16. Used to pack the amalgam into the prep before it sets
  9. 18. Used to place and retrieve small objects in the mouth
  10. 21. Used to pick up Amalgam and carry it to the prep
  11. 22. The use of a mirror visualizes operating area that is not directly visualized by the operator, All movements are mirrored
Down
  1. 1. The average depth of what is 2-3 MM
  2. 2. Tool used to contour and carve occlusal and interproximal anatomy in amalgam restorations
  3. 3. When the light reflects onto the teeth by mouth mirror
  4. 6. An operators grasp that you hold like a writing utensil
  5. 7. An operators grasp that you hold with your whole hand
  6. 8. A burnisher in the shape of a football
  7. 11. Tool used to carve occlusal anatomy into amalgam restorations, one side is shaped like a disc and other is pointed
  8. 14. What is also known as the tooth feeler
  9. 17. Tool Used to carve anatomy in a filling before it hardens
  10. 19. Includes mouth mirror, explorer, cotton pliers, and perio probe
  11. 20. Used to condense and polish amalgam at various stages