How do you sharpen a dental curette?

How do you sharpen a dental curette?

58 second suggested clip3:575:57Hu-Friedy’s It’s About Time | Sharpening Gracey CurettesYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPosition the stone underneath the blade at 3 o’clock and tilt the stone upward. To the 2 o’clockMorePosition the stone underneath the blade at 3 o’clock and tilt the stone upward. To the 2 o’clock position move the stone in a consistent motion overlapping the strokes and rotating.

How do you sharpen a dental scaler?

56 second suggested clip1:405:35Sharpening dental scalers and curettes – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThis is the working end and this is the shank. So what I want to do is have my shank at exactly 12 oMoreThis is the working end and this is the shank. So what I want to do is have my shank at exactly 12 o’clock straight up and down.

How do you sharpen 13 14 Gracey curette?

53 second suggested clip1:212:58Sharpening Gracey 13/14 Curette – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd then you open up 110 degree and then you start from the sharpening from the hero to toe nice andMoreAnd then you open up 110 degree and then you start from the sharpening from the hero to toe nice and evenly. And go up and down up and down.

How do you sharpen dental instruments?

58 second suggested clip3:255:18Dental Instrument Shapening – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipStart at the side toe. And come all the way around to the opposite side of the show ending on a DownMoreStart at the side toe. And come all the way around to the opposite side of the show ending on a Down stroke to prevent a sharp edge from forming on the backside of the instrument.

How do you test the sharpness of periodontal instruments?

A visual cue to an instrument’s sharpness is that a dull instrument will reflect light along the line of it’s cutting edge, whereas a sharp cutting edge will not reflect light. Sharpen at the first sign of dullness. 2. Understand the design of your periodontal instrument (see Practice Information Sheet No 6).

What are the three items required when dental hand instruments need to be manually sharpened?

Group 1 (Stationary Stone, Moving Instrument).

  • Group 3 (Stationary Instrument, Moving Stone).
  • The Sharpening Horse – allows clinician to perform Stationary Stone, Moving Instrument technique while using a fulcrum and seeing the blade against the stone.
  • The clinician’s view while sharpening.
  • When sharpening Gracey curettes the important concepts to apply are?

    Gracey curettes have the face oriented at a 70-degree angle to the terminal shank, with only one cutting edge and a rounded tip. Good lighting is essential, as sharpening requires precise controlled movements of the stone against the very small dull surfaces of the instruments. Positioning is also very important.

    How sharp is a curette?

    Specifications: Length: 11″ (28cm) Tip Size: #00 – #6, 5.0mm – 14mm. Tip Type: Sharp.

    What part of the instrument’s working end is on the sharpening stone when sharpening?

    The working end of each instrument is divided into 3 sections: the heel, the middle, and the rounded or pointed tip. The instrument is sharpened, starting with the heel and working toward the tip.

    How do you sharpen a Barnhart 1 2?

    57 second suggested clip3:125:03Hu-Friedy’s It’s About Time | Sharpening Universal CurettesYouTube

    How do you use Gracey 11 12?

    60 second suggested clip0:493:54How to Use Posterior Gracey 11/12 and 13/14 Curettes – YouTubeYouTube

    How do you use a Sidekick instrument sharpener?

    56 second suggested clip3:559:17Sidekick Sharpener from Hu-Friedy – YouTubeYouTube

    What is the best way to sharpen a dental instrument?

    Fine grit ceramic stones are excellent for routine sharpening of dental instruments. Water can be used for lubrication or the stone can be used dry. When sharpening with a Ceramic Stone, there will be an accumulation of metal filings rather than “sludge.”

    How do you sharpen a Gracey curette?

    FINISHING Hold the terminal shank at 3 minutes before 12 o’clock with the toe pointed toward you. Position the cylindrical stone along the face of the instrument at 3 and 9 o’clock. Lightly rotate the stone along the face from the heel to the toe to remove any wire edges. 18 SHARPENING THE EVEN-NUMBERED GRACEY CURETTE |For Right Handers R

    What is the angle of curette sharpening?

    The cutting edges of the curette are formed at the junction of the lateral surfaces with the facial surface. The facial surface of the blade is positioned to form a 90° angle with the terminal shank. This is important to note because it affects the positioning of the stone and instrument while sharpening. SHARPENING OF THEUNIVERSAL CURETTE 90°

    What is the purpose of sharpening an instrument?

    The goal of instrument sharpening is to create a sharp blade while preserving the ordinal shape of the instrument. Whether sharpening universal curettes, area-specific curettes or sickles scalers the angle between the stone and the blade should always be 110º.