Dental Instruments and Equipment

A scaler is a dental instrument used to remove plaque, calculus, and other debris from teeth.

A dental explorer is a sharp, pointed instrument used to examine the teeth for cavities and other defects.

An excavator is a dental instrument used to remove decayed tooth tissue and prepare the tooth for a filling.

A dental curette is a spoon-shaped instrument used to remove plaque and calculus from the teeth.

An elevator is a dental instrument used to elevate the gum tissue away from the tooth in order to perform procedures such as root canal therapy or periodontal surgery.

A dental amalgamator is a device used to mix amalgam, a type of filling material used in dentistry.

A periodontal probe is a dental instrument used to measure the depth of a periodontal pocket, which is the space between the tooth and the gum.

A dental articulator is a device used to adjust the occlusion of teeth, which is the way the upper and lower teeth come together.

A cement remover is a dental instrument used to remove excess cement from a tooth after a crown or bridge has been placed.

A dental bur is a rotary cutting instrument used to shape a tooth for a filling or crown.

A fluoride applicator is a dental instrument used to apply fluoride to the teeth in order to prevent cavities.

A dental handpiece is a device that holds the dental bur and rotates it at high speed.

An autoclave is a device used to sterilize dental instruments by exposing them to high pressure steam.

A dental X-ray machine is a device used to take X-rays of the teeth in order to diagnose and treat dental problems.

A bleaching tray is a dental instrument used to hold bleaching gel against the teeth in order to whiten them.