Instrumentation in dentistry

By: Das, Ak Pramatha

Dental instrumentation refers to the tools and instruments used by dentists to examine, diagnose, clean, and treat teeth and oral tissues. These instruments help in procedures like examination, cavity preparation, scaling, extraction, and restoration. 1) Classification of Dental Instruments 1.Diagnostic Instruments used to examine the oral cavity and detect problems. Examples: Mouth mirror Explorer (probe) Periodontal probe Tweezers (college pliers) 2. Cutting Instruments Used for cutting tooth structure or soft tissue. Examples: Excavators Chisels Hoes Hatchets Dental burs 3. Restorative Instruments used for placing and shaping restorative materials.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 620977749X
• ISBN13: 9786209777493
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"