OPER 8122 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Tungsten Carbide, 5,6,7,8

• School: University of Iowa
• Department: Operative Dentistry
• Course: OPER 8122
• Professor: Restrepo

Document Summary

Rotary instruments- burs, stones, etc. that are rotated at various speeds. Be able to name and recognize the different rpm(speed) settings for the friction. Grip contra-angle 1:5 handpiece and the type of burs that are appropriate to use in operative dentistry. Speeds of 500-200,000 rpm and above, but can also be used at low speeds for cavity preparation. Tungsten carbide ( carbide ) primarily used for high speed cutting. The smaller burs used for high speed handpieces. Non-crosscut straight fissure burs used for high speed. Be able to name and recognized the different rpm(speed) setting/s for the latch contra-angle 1:1 handpiece and the type of burs that are appropriate to use in. Only burs with latch endings can be used. Two types of low speed (latch grip) handpieces: Describe the nomenclature anatomy of each instrument and how they are properly used.