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Dental Syringe
An instrument used to inject local anesthetics into the oral tissues.
Impression Tray
A container used to carry the impression material into the mouth, and support the material until it sets to form an impression of the dental structures.
Dental Elevator
A tool used to loosen and elevate teeth from their sockets prior to extraction.
Ultrasonic Cleaner
A device that uses high frequency sound waves to clean instruments and remove debris and bacteria.
Periodontal Probe
A long, thin instrument used to measure the depth of gum pockets and assess the health of the periodontal tissue.
Cement Spatula
A tool used for mixing and handling dental cements and other materials during dental restorations.
Forceps
Plier-like instruments used to grasp and extract teeth from the alveolar bone.
Amalgamator
A machine that mechanically mixes silver amalgam and other dental materials to a proper consistency for tooth restorations.
Articulator
A mechanical device representing the temporomandibular joints and maxillary and mandibular arches, used for fitting dental prostheses and orthodontic appliances.
Dental Burs
Small, rotary instruments attached to the dental drill, used to grind away tooth tissue, typically enamel or bone.
Vibrating Plate
A device that vibrates to remove air bubbles from plaster or impression material when pouring models or making appliances.
Scaler
A dental tool used to remove plaque, tartar, and calculus from the surface of the teeth during a dental cleaning.
Dental Autoclave
A sterilization device that uses steam under pressure to kill all forms of microbial life, including spores, found on dental instruments.
Explorer
A sharp tool used to detect and explore cavities, calculus, or other abnormalities in the teeth.
Dental Laser
A high-tech device that uses focused light energy for various dental procedures, including cutting or contouring soft tissues and teeth.
Dental X-ray Machine
A device that uses radiation to capture images of the interior of the teeth and gums to help diagnose and monitor oral conditions.
Model Trimmer
A tool used to trim and shape plaster or stone study models in dentistry.
Suction Device
A vacuum-powered device used to remove saliva, blood, and other debris from the patient's mouth during dental procedures.
Dental Chair
An ergonomic chair designed to provide comfortable positioning of patients for dental treatment, with various adjustable elements for both patient and dental practitioner.
Dental Intraoral Camera
A small, hand-held camera that dentists use to take images or videos inside a patient's mouth for diagnostic and patient education purposes.
Curette
A hand tool used in periodontal therapy to clean and debride the tooth-root surfaces within the gums.
Mouth Mirror
A small mirror attached to a handle used to visualize the mouth and reflect light onto surfaces that are hard to see.
Dental Drill
A high-speed drill used for removing decayed tooth material and shaping tooth structures before filling a cavity.
Dental Loupes
Magnifying glasses that dentists wear to enlarge their view of small details in the patient's mouth.
Dental Mixing Bowl
A small container used to mix dental materials like impression compounds, plasters, and cements.
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