PCD 8118 Lecture 1: prev exam 1 1
12 Apr 2020
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Curet design function 3-3-20 11 ?s: describe the design features of curets that allow them to be used sub-gingivally. Curved back to instrument and rounded toe: identify the parts of a curet blade (e. g. , face, back, lateral surfaces, toe, cutting edge) Flat part that will be against the tooth. Going from toe to back this is the area. Rounded during sharpening to make sure you can go sub g. Has a toe - needs to stay rounded to take sub g and not tear tissue. Want the shiny part toward the tooth, if you can see the shiny part that means that you"re looking at the face. Opposite of the toe is the heel of the instrument. Heel to toe sharpening: describe the gracey area-specific curet series. Anterior (lower number) and posterior (higher number. Gracey 5-6 for anterior and bicuspid teeth. Gracey 7-8 and 9-10 for posteriors, b and l.
