Table of Contents

Dedication vii

Acknowledgements ix

How to Use This Book x

Section 1: Infection Control in the Dental Surgery 1

Section 2: Dental Radiography 15

Section 3: Basic Instruments 33

Section 4: Instruments and Sundries Used in Moisture Control 41

Section 5: Local Anaesthesia 49

Section 6: Instruments Used for Rubber Dam Placement 61

Section 7: Handpieces, Burs and Rotary Attachments 69

Section 8: Instruments Used in Basic Restorative Procedures 87

Section 9: Matrix Bands and Matrix Retainers 115

Section 10: Instruments Used in Endodontic Treatment 129

Section 11: Elevators 147

Section 12: Extraction Forceps 155

Section 13: Surgical Instruments 169

Section 14: Measuring Devices 207

Section 15: Impression Trays 213

Section 16: Orthodontic Instruments 219

Section 17: Instruments Used in Periodontal Procedures 253

Section 18: Instruments Used in Removable and Fixed Prosthodontics 271

Index 289

About the Author

Carmen Scheller-Sheridan is a Lecturer in Dental Nursing at the Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. She is responsible for nursing education and is the author of Basic Guide to Dental Materials.

Reviews

In conclusion I would describe this new edition as aconcise illustrated guide of commonly used dental instruments, setover 18 sections, which provides an excellent reference for traineedentists and nurses. (VVT Magazine, 1 March 2012) "The second edition of this book supersedes its predecessorboasting updated photographs of a high quality, as well as anextended section on instruments used during implant relatedprocedures ... This is undoubtedly a useful book for individuals atan early stage of their clinical careers as well as for thoserevising for dental OSCEs at both undergraduate and postgraduatelevel." (British Dental Journal, 25 November 2011)