dental instrument

Mouth examination device

A dental instrument is any tool used by dentists and dental hygienists to examine, clean, or treat teeth and gums.

The category includes mirrors, probes, scalers, forceps, drills, and dozens of specialized implements: The hygienist laid out her dental instruments on the tray.

Related

bite wing · extraction · root canal · enamel · rubber dam · cavity · pliers · suction · pick · scraper · curette · bite · clamp · needle · anesthetic · nitrous oxide · polish · burr

Opposites
body system/medical specialty

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Tool for operations

otoscope · stethoscope · endoscope

professional vs. consumer oral care

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Bristled oral cleaning implement

electric toothbrush · dental floss · mouthwash · toothpick · water flosser

specialized vs. general tools

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Domestic equipment for tasks

hammer · screwdriver · kitchen utensil · garden tool · hand tool

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G