Basic Guide to Dental Instruments, 2nd Edition

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