Periodontal Instrumentation Videos
by Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS
Continuing Education Description and Objectives
Continuing Education Video Descriptions
Video Descriptions: This series of video demonstrations on periodontal typodonts is designed to teach the fundamentals of periodontal instrumentation.
Unit 1 β Assessment Instruments
1. Preparation for Periodontal Instrumentation Practice
This introductory video explains proper glove fit, selecting a typodont, basic operator positioning and the parts of an instrument.
2. Periodontal Probe
a. Introduction to the Periodontal Probe
A basic demonstration of use of the periodontal probe on a mandibular molar area and the mandibular anterior area. Grasp, intraoral fulcrum and strokes are demonstrated.
b. Probing the Mandibular Arch
A detailed demonstration of positions, grasp, mirror fulcrums and probing fulcrums and technique for the facial and lingual aspects of all three mandibular sextants.
c. Probing the Maxillary Arch
A detailed demonstration of positions, grasp, mirror fulcrums and probing fulcrums and technique for the facial and lingual aspects of all three maxillary sextants.
3. Furcation Probes
A detailed demonstration of the use of the Nabors #1 and Nabors #2 furcation probes for detection and classification of furcations.
4. Testing for mobility
A demonstration of mobility testing of the mandibular anterior and posterior teeth with an explanation of Class 1,2 and 3 mobility.
5. ODU 11/12 Explorer
a. Introduction to the ODU 11/12 Explorer
A basic demonstration of use of the ODU 11/12 explorer on a mandibular molar area and the mandibular anterior area. Grasp, finding the right end, intraoral fulcrum and strokes are demonstrated.
b. Exploring the Mandibular Arch with the ODU 11/12 Explorer
A detailed demonstration of position, grasp, mirror fulcrums and ODU 11/12 exploring fulcrums and technique for the facial and lingual aspects of all three mandibular sextants.
c. Exploring the Maxillary Arch with the ODU 11/12 Explorer
A detailed demonstration of position, grasp, mirror fulcrums and ODU 11/12 exploring fulcrums and technique for the facial and lingual aspects of all three maxillary sextants.
6. 3A Explorer
a. Introduction to the 3A Explorer
A basic demonstration of use of the 3A explorer on a mandibular molar area and the mandibular anterior area . Grasp, intraoral fulcrum and strokes are demonstrated.
b. Exploring the Mandibular Arch with the 3A Explorer
A detailed demonstration of position, grasp, mirror fulcrums and 3A exploring fulcrums and technique for the facial and lingual aspects of all three mandibular sextants.
c. Exploring the Maxillary Arch with the 3A Explorer
A detailed demonstration of position, grasp, mirror fulcrums and 3A exploring fulcrums and technique for the facial and lingual aspects of all three maxillary sextants.
Unit 2 β Scaling Instruments
1. Preparation for Periodontal Instrumentation Practice
This introductory video explains proper glove fit, selecting a typodont, basic operator positioning and the parts of an instrument.
2. Comparison of Hand Instrument and Ultrasonic Scaling Strokes
Close-up demonstration on extracted teeth of the similarities and differences among strokes with various hand Instruments and ultrasonic scaler tips.
3. Sickle Scalers
a. Introduction to the Anterior and Posterior Sickle Scalers
A basic demonstration of the use of an anterior sickle scaler on the mandibular anterior area and a posterior sickle scaler on a mandibular molar area. Grasp, intraoral fulcrum and strokes are demonstrated.
b. Use of the Anterior Sickle Scalers on the Mandibular and Maxillary Anterior Teeth
A detailed demonstration of position, grasp, mirror fulcrums and anterior sickle scaler fulcrums and technique for the facial and lingual aspects of the mandibular and maxillary sextants.
c. Use of the Posterior Sickle Scalers on the Mandibular Arch
A detailed demonstration of position, grasp, mirror fulcrums and posterior sickle scaler fulcrums and technique for the facial and lingual aspects of all three mandibular sextants.
d. Use of the Posterior Sickle Scalers on the Maxillary Arch
A detailed demonstration of position, grasp, mirror fulcrums and posterior sickle scaler fulcrums and technique for the facial and lingual aspects of all three maxillary sextants.
4. Universal Curets
a. Introduction to Universal Curets
A basic demonstration of use of the universal curet on a mandibular molar area and the mandibular anterior area. Grasp, intraoral fulcrum and strokes are demonstrated.
b. Scaling the Mandibular Arch with Universal Curets
A detailed demonstration of position, grasp, mirror fulcrums and universal curet fulcrums and technique for the facial and lingual aspects of all three mandibular sextants.
c. Scaling the Maxillary Arch with Universal Curets
A detailed demonstration of position, grasp, mirror fulcrums and universal curet fulcrums and technique for the facial and lingual aspects of all three maxillary sextants.
5. Gracey curets β 13/14, 7/8, 11/12, 5/6 or 1/2
a. Introduction to the Gracey Curets
A basic demonstration of use of the Gracey curets on a mandibular molar area and the mandibular anterior area. Grasp, intraoral fulcrum and strokes are demonstrated.
b. Scaling the Mandibular Arch with the Gracey Curets
A detailed demonstration of position, grasp, mirror fulcrums and Gracey curet fulcrums and technique for the facial and lingual aspects of all three mandibular sextants.
c. Scaling the Maxillary Arch with the Gracey Curets
A detailed demonstration of position, grasp, mirror fulcrums and Gracey curet fulcrums and technique for the facial and lingual aspects of all three maxillary sextants.
Continuing Education Learning Objectives
Upon completion of viewing these videos, the student will be able to:
Unit 1 β Assessment Instruments
1. Preparation for Periodontal Instrumentation Practice
a. Describe and demonstrate correct glove selection and glove fit
b. Describe features of commonly used dental typodonts
c. Identify characteristics of a periodontal typodont best suited for instrumentation practice
d. Identify the clock positions that relate to operator positioning
e. Identify the parts of a dental instrument
2. Periodontal Probe
a. Introduction to the Periodontal Probe
1. Describe the correct grasp, fulcrum and strokes for the periodontal probe
2. Describe the use of the periodontal probe a right mandibular molar
3. Describe the use of the periodontal probe on a mandibular incisor
b. Probing the Mandibular Arc
1. Describe the use of the periodontal probe on three sextants of the mandibular arch
c. Probing the Maxillary Arch
1. Describe the use of the periodontal probe on three sextants of the maxillary arch
3. Furcation Probes
a. Describe the use of the Nabors #1 probe on a mandibular molar
b. Describe the use of the Nabors #2 probe on a maxillary molar
4. Testing for mobility
a. Describe mobility testing technique on the posterior teeth
b. Describe mobility testing technique on the anterior teeth
5. ODU 11/12 Explorer
a. Introduction to the ODU 11/12 Explorer
1. Describe the correct grasp, fulcrum and strokes with the ODU 11/12 explorer
2. Describe use of the ODU 11/12 explorer on a right mandibular molar
3. Describe use of the ODU 11/12 explorer on a mandibular incisor
b. Exploring the Mandibular Arch with the ODU 11/12 Explorer
1. Describe use of the ODU 11/12 explorer on three sextants of the mandibular arch
c. Exploring the Maxillary Arch with the ODU 11/12 Explorer
1. Describe use of the ODU 11/12 explorer on three sextants of the maxillary arch
6. 3A Explorer
a. Introduction to the 3A Explorer
1. Describe the correct grasp, fulcrum and strokes for the 3A explorer
2. Describe use of the 3A explorer on a right mandibular molar
3. Describe use of the 3A explorer on a mandibular incisor
b. Exploring the Mandibular Arch with the 3A Explorer
1. Describe use of the 3A explorer on three sextants of the mandibular arch
c. Exploring the Maxillary Arch with the 3A Explorer
1. Describe use of the 3A explorer on three sextants of the maxillary arch
Unit 2 β Scaling Instruments
1. Preparation for Periodontal Instrumentation Practice
a. Describe and demonstrate correct glove selection and glove fit
b. Describe features of commonly used dental typodonts
c. Identify characteristics of a periodontal typodont best suited for instrumentation practice
d. Identify the clock positions that relate to operator positioning
e. Identify the parts of a dental instrument
2. Comparison of Hand Instrument and Ultrasonic Scaling Strokes
a. Describe the effect of hand instrument strokes on extracted teeth
b. Describe the effect of ultrasonic instrument strokes on extracted teeth
3. Sickle Scalers
a. Introduction to the Sickle Scalers
1. Describe the correct grasp, fulcrum and strokes for the sickle scalers
2. Describe the use of an anterior sickle scaler on a mandibular incisor
3. Describe the use of a posterior sickle scaler on a right mandibular molarΒ
b. Use of the Anterior Sickle Scalers on the Mandibular and Maxillary Anterior Teeth
1. Describe the use of an anterior sickle scaler on the mandibular anterior teeth
2. Describe the use of an anterior sickle scaler on the maxillary anterior teeth
c. Use of the Posterior Sickle Scalers on the Mandibular Arch
1. Describe use of a posterior sickle scaler on three sextants of the mandibular arch
d. Use of the Posterior Sickle Scalers on the Maxillary Arch
1. Describe use of a posterior sickle scaler on three sextants of the maxillary arch
4. Universal Curets
a. Introduction to Universal Curets
1. Describe the correct grasp, fulcrum and strokes with a universal curet
2. Describe use of the universal curet on a right mandibular molar
3. Describe use of the universal curet on a mandibular incisor
b. Scaling the Mandibular Arch with Universal Curets
1. Describe the use of the universal curet on three sextants of the mandibular arch
c. Scaling the Maxillary Arch with Universal Curets
1. Describe the use of the universal curet on three sextants of the maxillary arch
5. Gracey curets β 13/14, 7/8, 11/12, 5/6 or 1/2
a. Introduction to the Gracey Curets
1. Describe the correct grasp, fulcrum and strokes with a Gracey curet
2. Describe the use of the Gracey 13/14, 7/8, and 11/12 on a right mandibular molar
3. Describe the use of the Gracey 5/6 or Β½ on a mandibular incisor
b. Scaling the Mandibular Arch with the Gracey Curets
1. Describe the use of the Gracey 13/14, 7/8, 11/12, 5/6 and 1/2 curets on three sextants of the mandibular arch
c. Scaling the Maxillary Arch with the Gracey Curets
1. Describe the use of the Gracey 13/14, 7/8, 11/12, 5/6 and 1/2 curets on three sextants of the maxillary arch
