Dental Instruments

For Which Purpose Are Periosteal Elevators Used? A Complete Guide with Types and Their Surgical Applications In oral and maxillofacial surgery, periosteal elevators are indispensable tools designed to reflect and retract soft tissues with precision and control. These instruments are especially useful in surgical procedures involving bone exposure, flap elevation, implant placements, and extractions. Whether you're performing a periodontal procedure or placing an implant, choosing the right type of periosteal...

Table of Contents Dental Instrument Names and Uses: A Complete Guide with Picture Dental Instrument Names & Uses Table What Are Dental Hand Instruments?    3.1 Purpose of Dental Hand Instruments The Four Categories of Dental Hand Instruments   4.1 Examination Instruments   4.2 Restorative Instruments   4.3 Surgical Instruments   4.4 Periodontal Instruments Detailed Explanation of the Four Categories   5.1 Category 1: Examination Instruments   5.2 Category 2: Restorative Dental Instruments   5.3 Category 3:...

What Are Ball Burnishers Used For? – A Complete Guide for Dental Professionals   Introduction: What Is a Ball Burnisher? In the world of restorative dentistry, precision and polish are everything. Enter the ball burnisher—a sleek, stainless-steel hand instrument with a spherical tip used to perfect and finish dental restorations. But what exactly does it do? And why is it a must-have tool in every dentist’s tray? Let’s break it...

Sinus Lift Instruments: Essential Tools for Successful Maxillary Sinus Elevation Procedures Introduction to Sinus Lift Instruments Sinus lift procedures, also known as maxillary sinus elevations, are critical surgical techniques in dental implantology. They enable dental professionals to augment bone height in the upper jaw, particularly in the posterior maxilla, where bone loss or sinus pneumatization often limits implant placement. Understanding the variety of sinus lift instruments is essential not only...