Hoes and chisels are often overlooked in the general practice. The hoe can be very useful to remove large ledges of calculus and stain from supra-gingival areas on the facial and lingual surfaces (Figure 48).

Jan 9, 2015 · The hand instruments used in the dental operatory may be categorized as (1) cutting (excavators, chisels, and others) or (2) non-cutting (amalgam condensers, mirrors, explorers, probes). 1 Excavators may be subdivided further into ordinary hatchets, hoes, angle formers, and spoons.

Jan 14, 2015 · Chisel Scaler or Push Scaler (Guy’s G1 or G2, Cushings or Watch-Spring) The chisel scaler is a straight instrument that curves slightly as the blade extends from the shank (Fig 3-1). The end of the blade is flat, with a straight cutting edge that is bevelled at 45°.

Feb 12, 2015 · Chisels are used for cleaving, planing and lateral scraping. In other words, they are used to split tooth enamel, to smooth preparation walls and to sharpen the preparations. Chisels are used with a push motion.

Newmed® 104/105 Cattoni Hoe & Chisel Scaler, a double-ended periodontal instrument, is designed for superior calculus removal. One end has a sharp chisel design that effectively scrapes heavy calculus deposits while the other end has an …

Enamel chisels are used to remove enamel during cavity preparation. There are various types of enamel chisels, including straight chisels, Wedelstaedt chisels, and binangle chisels. Straight chisels can be single or doubled ended and have a single-bevel cutting edge.

HOE: A hoe is a descriptive term given to a form of the chisel in which the angle of the blade more nearly approaches a right angle (25 centigrade). The cutting edge would be at a right angle to the plane of the instrument. While the chisel is normally used with a push motion, the hoe modification is frequently used with a pull motion. ANGLE ...

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Large, strong, instrument for heavy gross calculus removal; cannot be used for definitive calculus removal. 1. Removal of supramarginal calculus, especially large, accessible, tenacious pieces. 2. Removal of submarginal calculus if tissue is distended enough to permit easy insertion. 3. Used primarily on facial and lingual surfaces. 1.