Basic Guide to Dental Instruments

Carmen Scheller-Sheridan is a Lecturer in Dental Nursing at the Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. She is responsible for nursing education and is the author of Basic Guide to Dental Materials.

• Dedication viiAcknowledgements ixHow to Use This Book xSection 1: Infection Control in the Dental Surgery 1Section 2: Dental Radiography 15Section 3: Basic Instruments 33Section 4: Instruments and Sundries Used in Moisture Control 41Section 5: Local Anaesthesia 49Section 6: Instruments Used for Rubber Dam Placement 61Section 7: Handpieces, Burs and Rotary Attachments 69Section 8: Instruments Used in Basic Restorative Procedures 87Section 9: Matrix Bands and Matrix Retainers 115Section 10: Instruments Used in Endodontic Treatment 129Section 11: Elevators 147Section 12: Extraction Forceps 155Section 13: Surgical Instruments 169Section 14: Measuring Devices 207Section 15: Impression Trays 213Section 16: Orthodontic Instruments 219Section 17: Instruments Used in Periodontal Procedures 253Section 18: Instruments Used in Removable and Fixed Prosthodontics 271Index 289

“In conclusion I would describe this new edition as a 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)