Basic Guide to Dental Instruments
Basic Guide Dentistry Series
2. Edition October 2011
304 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Basic Guide to Dental Instruments provides a working
inventory of dental instrumentation in common use in dental
surgeries. A clear photograph of each instrument is included, and
described according to name, usage, any relevant features and
varieties. Each section is dedicated to a specific discipline or
division of dentistry. Complete set-ups have been included at the
end of most sections for various procedures. The coverage reflects
instrumentation and accessory items used in general dental
practice, routine hospital dental procedures and selected
specialist settings.
The author adopts a flexible approach which recognises that some
instruments are multi-functional, and their names and usage can
vary across dental surgeries. This approach, coupled with the range
of instruments covered, makes the book an ideal 'portable' resource
across general practice, hospital and a range of specialist
settings. The book also highlights instruments which can be easily
confused. In addition to detailing the classic sets of dental
instruments, the importance of instrument care and sterilisation
regimes is acknowledged.
This second edition contains an expanded chapter on instruments
used in conjunction with dental implants, and illustrations have
been updated throughout.
FEATURES
* Best-selling title
* Brand new chapter on instruments used in dental
implantology
* Expanded chapter on dental burs
* Illustrations revised throughout
Acknowledgements ix
How to Use This Book x
Section 1: Infection Control in the Dental Surgery 1
Section 2: Dental Radiography 15
Section 3: Basic Instruments 33
Section 4: Instruments and Sundries Used in Moisture Control 41
Section 5: Local Anaesthesia 49
Section 6: Instruments Used for Rubber Dam Placement 61
Section 7: Handpieces, Burs and Rotary Attachments 69
Section 8: Instruments Used in Basic Restorative Procedures 87
Section 9: Matrix Bands and Matrix Retainers 115
Section 10: Instruments Used in Endodontic Treatment 129
Section 11: Elevators 147
Section 12: Extraction Forceps 155
Section 13: Surgical Instruments 169
Section 14: Measuring Devices 207
Section 15: Impression Trays 213
Section 16: Orthodontic Instruments 219
Section 17: Instruments Used in Periodontal Procedures 253
Section 18: Instruments Used in Removable and Fixed Prosthodontics 271
Index 289
concise illustrated guide of commonly used dental instruments, set
over 18 sections, which provides an excellent reference for trainee
dentists and nurses." (VVT Magazine, 1 March 2012)
"The second edition of this book supersedes its predecessor
boasting updated photographs of a high quality, as well as an
extended section on instruments used during implant related
procedures ... This is undoubtedly a useful book for individuals at
an early stage of their clinical careers as well as for those
revising for dental OSCEs at both undergraduate and postgraduate
level." (British Dental Journal, 25 November 2011)
