Orthodontic Instruments

16 cards   |   Total Attempts: 190
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
Question 1
To grip and place separators around contact area of tooth Single ended
Answer 1
Elastic Separating Pliers To grip and place separators around contact area of tooth Single ended
Question 2
To push orthodontic bands into place during try in and cementing phases Single or double ended
Answer 2
Band PusherTo push orthodontic bands into place during try in and cementing phases Single or double ended
Question 3
To place or seat orthodontic bands during try in and cementing phases To remove excess material after cementation or bonding of bandsDouble ended- Band Pusher or Plugger and Scaler
Answer 3
Band Pusher or Plugger with ScalerTo place or seat orthodontic bands during try in and cementing phases To remove excess material after cementation or bonding of bandsDouble ended- Band Pusher or Plugger and Scaler
Question 4
To assist seating or placing of orthodontic bands for try-in or cementing phaseThe patient bites down on the smooth end of the instrument to apply pressure to seat the band.
Answer 4
Band Seater-Bite StickTo assist seating or placing of orthodontic bands for try-in or cementing phaseThe patient bites down on the smooth end of the instrument to apply pressure to seat the band.
Question 5
To hold and carry bracket by placing tip of pliers into slot of bracket
To place bracket on tooth for bonding
Answer 5
Anterior Bracket Placement Pliers To hold and carry bracket by placing tip of pliers into slot of bracket
To place bracket on tooth for bonding
Question 6
To hold and carry bracket by placing tip of pliers into slot of bracket
To place bracket on tooth for bonding
Answer 6
Posterior Bracket Placement Pliers To hold and carry bracket by placing tip of pliers into slot of bracket
To place bracket on tooth for bonding
Question 7
To bend and form loops in arch wire
To bend wires for removable appliances
Answer 7
Tweed Loop-Forming Pliers (Jarabak Pliers)To bend and form loops in arch wire
To bend wires for removable appliances
Question 8
To bend and form orthodontic wire
To remove bonded bracket by squeezing bracket
Answer 8
Bird Beak Pliers To bend and form orthodontic wire
To remove bonded bracket by squeezing bracket
Question 9
To place and remove arch wires
To check for loose bands
Answer 9
How or Howe Pliers To place and remove arch wires
To check for loose bands
To place and remove arch wires
To aid a variety of functions for orthodontic procedures
To remove bonded brackets by squeezing bracket
Answer 10
Weingart Utility Pliers To place and remove arch wires
To aid a variety of functions for orthodontic procedures
To remove bonded brackets by squeezing bracket
Question 11
To cut distal end of arch wire after placement in brackets and buccal tubes
Answer 11
Distal End Cutting Pliers To cut distal end of arch wire after placement in brackets and buccal tubes
Question 12
To hold and place separators
To hold, place, and/or tie ligatures to arch wire
Answer 12
Orthopedic HemostatTo hold and place separators
To hold, place, and/or tie ligatures to arch wire
Question 13
To tie in ligature to arch wireChannel on pliers—Locks wire ends in place as tips spread
Answer 13
Ligature-Tying (Coon) Pliers To tie in ligature to arch wireChannel on pliers—Locks wire ends in place as tips spread
Question 14
To secure the arch wire to the band or bracket
Answer 14
Ligature Director To secure the arch wire to the band or bracket
Question 15
To cut ligature after it has been tied to arch wireRange of sizes available
Answer 15
Ligature/Wire CuttersTo cut ligature after it has been tied to arch wireRange of sizes available