Description
- Dental Forceps:
- Purpose: Used for the extraction of teeth. The forceps grip the tooth to provide leverage for its removal.
- Design: Typically have two handles and a pair of serrated jaws that fit around the tooth.
- Dental Elevators:
- Purpose: Assist in lifting and removing teeth or roots by separating them from the surrounding bone and periodontal tissue.
- Design: Features a handle with a thin, flat blade that can be straight, curved, or angled.
- Dental Scalers:
- Purpose: Used to remove tartar and plaque from teeth.
- Design: Have a hook-shaped tip that allows for scraping off deposits.
- Dental Suturing Instruments:
- Purpose: Used for stitching gums or soft tissues after surgery.
- Design: Includes needle holders, suture scissors, and curved needles.
- Bone Rongeurs:
- Purpose: Used for removing or contouring bone during surgery.
- Design: Have a scissor-like structure with sharp, serrated edges.
- Dental Handpieces:
- Purpose: Used to drill, cut, and polish teeth.
- Design: Comes with rotating burs or bits that can be changed based on the procedure.
- Dental Mirrors:
- Purpose: Allow for visualization of hard-to-see areas in the mouth.
- Design: Consists of a small, round mirror attached to a handle.
If you can describe Fig. 44S or provide more context, I can give a more precise description or analysis based on the specific instrument or procedure depicted
