DH102 CH 38 Instrument Care and Sharpening

Why is it important to master the technique for instrument sharpening?

• It is not important

• It ensures effective periodontal debridement

• It is only needed occasionally

• It is a waste of time.

What cannot be achieved with dull instruments?

• Effective periodontal debridement

• Faster procedures

• Reduced costs

• Increased patient comfort

How often is the skill of instrument sharpening needed?

• Rarely

• Monthly

• On a daily basis

• Annually

Which of the following is an advantage of using sharp instruments?

• Increased effort required

• Cleaner cuts

• Higher risk of injury

• Slower work speed

What is the advantage of using a sharp cutting edge for calculus removal?

• It slides over the deposit

• It 'bites into' the deposit, removing it efficiently

• It burnishes the deposit

• It requires more pressure.

What is required with a sharp instrument for improved stroke control?

• A long, scraping stroke

• A tiny upward stroke

• A lot of pressure

• Stress on hands and fingers.

What is one benefit of using a sharp cutting edge in dental procedures?

• It requires more strokes to remove deposits.

• It removes deposits in one or two strokes.

• It increases overall treatment time.

• It is less comfortable for the patient.

How do sharp instruments affect patient comfort during dental procedures?

• They increase lateral stroke pressure.

• They make appointments longer.

• They reduce lateral stroke pressure and shorten appointments.

• They have no effect on patient comfort.

What is the benefit of using fewer, lighter strokes according to the concept of reduced fatigue?

• Increased fatigue

• Less fatigue to the clinician’s fingers, hand, and arm

• More fatigue to the clinician’s fingers, hand, and arm

• No change in fatigue

What is the goal of sharpening?

• To make the tool heavier

• To restore a fine sharp cutting edge

• To dull the cutting edge

• To change the tool's shape