Local Anesthesia (or Local Anaesthesia) is one of the frequently used combination in the Dental clinics where several treatment procedures are preceded with the injection of Local Anesthesia for the anesthesia / numbness of that certain part of the oral cavity where the treatment is going to be done. The Local Anesthetic agent has got […]
Mouth Mirror (Dental Mirror) – Parts, Types and Functions
Mouth Mirror is one of the most common instruments used in the Dental clinics, a part of diagnostic instruments in Dentistry. The mouth mirror has multiple functions, and it is used during the various diagnostic and treatment procedures in the field of Dentistry. The head of the mouth mirror is usually round, with various sizes […]
Toothbrush which doesn’t need toothpaste for brushing
Using a toothpaste with the brush is always a necessity as one says, but a company Shiken has come with a special type of toothbrush, which would eliminate the need of usage of toothpaste on it, and the brush itself is enough for the brushing of teeth and keeping them clean of the food debris, […]
Plaque disclosing solution
Our teeth are victims to several infections caused by bacteria found in different food stuffs. Various types of protections have been offered to these tooth infecting material among them use of plaque disclosing solution. Plaque disclosing solution is a liquid or tablet like substance used in the removal of solid, liquid food particles and bacterial […]
Dental Floss
Dental floss is a waxed or unwaxed thread made of either nylon filaments or plastic ribbon, and which is primarily used to remove any remaining food or dental plaque that may remain on the surface of the tooth or in the gaps between the teeth. It is used by gently inserting between the teeth and […]
Different types of Dental Excavators
During a dental procedure, many instruments are used in the cavity preparation. These hand instruments are of different design and they perform tooth-cutting and caries-removing procedures. They are used on different tooth surfaces and in different parts of the oral cavity. Some of these dental excavation instruments are the enamel chisels, gingival margin trimmers, and […]
Different Type of Burnishers
Burnishers are dental hand instruments and are normally used at the end of dental restoration procedures or operations. They are used to emphasize grooves and to shave off surplus fins. Burnishers are also used to smooth off the rough margins after a dental restoration, polish the dental restoration, and to remove any scratches formed on […]
Dental Probes
The dental probe, also called the periodontal probe, comprises of a handle, a distal part or portion, and a measuring needle. The shape of a periodontal probe is a long and thin bodied instrument with blunted ends. A measuring needle is used to explore the gum pockets. The needle has at least one measure gradation. […]
Dental Drills
A dental drill, also called the dentist’s drill, is a portable high-speed precision drill. It is used to remove the decayed material from the teeth before the procedure of dental filling. In dentistry, the dental drill is also used for treating dental caries. A dental drill is capable of rotating at more than 400,000 rpm. […]
Dental Anesthesia and Dental Syringe
Dental anesthesia is the process of anesthetization for the purpose of operation on the dental, gingival, and its associated oral structures. The dental anesthesia procedure relieves the patient’s discomfort and pain during the dental treatment. Normally, the inferior alveolar nerve is anesthetized for dental anesthesia procedures. The usual site of injecting dental anesthesia is the […]
Dental Tweezers
Dental tweezers is a pair of tweezers. Dental tweezers are available in different designs, sizes, and shapes. The locking-type tweezers are used to firmly hold any object and lock it in position, leaving the dentist to do other procedures. For example, the locking-type tweezers is used to hold the end of sutures, tissues, or a […]