Basic Guide to Dental Instruments

Basic Guide to Dental Instruments provides a workinginventory of dental instrumentation in common use in dentalsurgeries. A clear photograph of each instrument is included, anddescribed according to name, usage, any relevant features andvarieties. Each section is dedicated to a specific discipline ordivision of dentistry. Complete set-ups have been included at theend of most sections for various procedures. The coverage reflectsinstrumentation and accessory items used in general dentalpractice, routine hospital dental procedures and selectedspecialist settings. The author adopts a flexible approach which recognises that someinstruments are multi-functional, and their names and usage canvary across dental surgeries. This approach, coupled with the rangeof instruments covered, makes the book an ideal 'portable' resourceacross general practice, hospital and a range of specialistsettings. The book also highlights instruments which can be easilyconfused. In addition to detailing the classic sets of dentalinstruments, the importance of instrument care and sterilisationregimes is acknowledged. This second edition contains an expanded chapter on instrumentsused in conjunction with dental implants, and illustrations havebeen updated throughout. FEATURES * Best-selling title * Brand new chapter on instruments used in dentalimplantology * Expanded chapter on dental burs * Illustrations revised throughout