THE MANAGEMENT OF TOOLS

1ERAYEAR

By Cynthia Bellavance and Gabrielle Marleau

Dental medicine is a field that requires an impressive amount of equipment that,

for a novice, it can be very difficult to organize effectively. The set of tools that you
receive in 1erayear will be useful for you throughout your studies and that is why a good
understanding their usefulness as well as an optimal organization will benefit you throughout
your course.

This guide consists of two parts. The first will help you sort your instruments.
according to the material in which they are useful and will also help you understand the function of
these instruments. The second part offers you an organization of your equipment that is efficient and
generally appreciated by all; it will serve as a basis for organizing your drawers and your
lockers and you will then be able to make changes according to your personal preferences.

A second guide will be available for you at the beginning of your [Link]. The organization of
instruments that will be offered will be in line with those suggested in this guide, which you
will allow you to keep the same storage boxes during your two years of preclinical studies.

In 3eyear, the document The management of instruments in dental medicine, designed by Marianne
Bourji will also be made available to facilitate a smooth transition between the
preclinical and clinical by providing you with an efficient way to organize your cassettes and your office
mobile.

All of this will ultimately allow you to optimize your time in the laboratory and in the clinic by
having an ergonomic, functional, and practical work environment.

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A. PRESENTATION OF THE INSTRUMENTS

1. GENERAL

BASE PLATEAU

(1) Probes:
Probe CC Mich O 1-2-3-5-7-8-9-10 :
• Graduated probe at 1-2-3-5-7-8-9-10 mm
! Measure the dimensions of crown preparations and cavities.
! Measure the depth of a periodontal pocket
! Measure the horizontal and vertical overhang

Probe CP-11 :
• Graduated syringe at 3-6-8-11 mm
! Measure the depth of a periodontal pocket

Probe CP-15 UNC:

• Most used probe, graduated in millimeters from 1 to 15
! Measure the dimensions of crown preparations and cavities
! Measure the depth of a periodontal pocket
! Measure the horizontal and vertical overhang
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(2) Mirrors 4 and 5 and their handles:
• Mirror 4 is smaller than mirror 5 and is used in pediatric dentistry or in small mouths.
! Allows an indirect view
! Retract the cheek or tongue when working in the mouth

(3) Explorers:

Explorer #5 DE (EXD5):
• Useful for
! Detect areas of demineralization or dental cavities during a diagnostic examination
! Detect a joint or excess material on a restoration
! Measure the clearance of the proximal boxes in a Class II cavity
! Detect the presence of tartar in the dental sulcus

Explorer #11/12 (EXD 11/12):

! Detect the presence of tartar in a deep pocket.

Cement spatula #313 SE (SP56307):

! Used to knead cement or other restoration materials

Scissors:

Email chisel #15/16 DE (CP15/16) (Hachette):

! Remove the enamel lipping and refine the walls of the cavities
! Allows to break an acute angle at the level of a box

Chisel for enamel #8/9 (CP8/9H6):

! Remove the enamel lipping and refine the walls of the cavities.
! Allows to break an acute angle at the level of a box

Internal bevel scissors (MT7083 and MT7084):

! Allows for the creation of a seating inversion

Tucker external bevel scissors (MT232 and MT233):

! Allows for the creation of a bevel at the axio-pulpal angle

(6) Precedents:
• Could be serviceable (non-contaminated) or used in the mouth
! Allows the handling of small objects (wooden corners, strawberries, etc.)

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PLATEAU OF VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS 1

Wooden Coins (Wizard Wedges):

! Separate the teeth during crown preparations to avoid damaging adjacent teeth.
! Stabilize the matrix and avoid excess at the gingival during the insertion of the composite or
from the amalgamation at the level of the boxes for a Class II (2)eyear)
! Protect the interdental papilla
! Allows for an anatomical opening (2eyear)

(2) Matrices and matrix gate:

Universal Tofflemire matrix holder:

! Retain the matrix and allow its close contact with the tooth to be restored

Tofflemire matrix no. 1 (thickness: 0.0015")

! Allows for forming a mold around the tooth during the insertion of a restoration material
(amalgam or composite) (2andyear)
! Can be installed on adjacent teeth during a crown preparation to protect them.

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Dental floss (non-waxed fine, waxed fine, regular waxed):
! Allows cleaning of the interproximal areas during prophylaxis
! Detects residual tartar in the interproximal areas
! Detect excess material under Class II (2) restorationseyear)
! Allows for the insertion of the septums of the dam between the teeth (2eyear)
! Allows to evaluate the points of contact (suitable or open, smooth or rough)

Toothbrush:
! Allows showing brushing techniques to patients

Handpieces:

CA 1: 5L Micro series:
• Contra-angle
• The speed ratio is 1:5 (high speed)
! Allows for coronary preparation
! Used with regular strawberries without a latch

CA 1: 1L Micro series:
• Latch-type contra-angle
• The speed ratio is 1:1 (low speed)
! Allows for coronary preparation
! Used with latch type strawberries

Extreme irrigation:
• Piece on the right hand side
• Generally not used in the mouth
! Allows laboratory adjustments

Prestige LED + Uniflix (coupler):

• Attaches to the end of the engine to join the tubing compression system

Electric motor:
• Used between the handpieces (contra-angle or straight) and the coupling

Occlusion papers:

Red Accufilm occlusion papers:

! Mark in red, between the teeth in the mouth or on the dental mold, the occlusion points.

Black Accufilm occlusion papers:

! Mark in black, between the teeth in the mouth or on the dental form, the occlusion points.

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VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS PLATEAU 2

Metal occlusion bands (Occlusal Registration Strips):

! Allows you to check the occlusion points in the mouth or on the dental form.

Plasti-Pak syringes, disposable, 10 cc, gauge 22:

! Allows the injection of orthodontic resin liquid

(3) Frosted glass panel:

• The frosted surface is used to knead materials based on zinc oxide and eugenol (name
commercial: Zonalin, IRM

Pencil crayons:

Red pencil:
! Allows tracing guide lines on stone models in PC

Blue lead pencil:

! Allows tracing guide lines on stone models in PC

(5) Chains :
• The padlock secures the storage drawers of the laboratory.

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 2. LABORATORY

Vacuum kneading bowl:

Bol Vac-U-Mixer :
• Container for mixing stone under vacuum to avoid air bubbles in the molds

Tube Vac-U-Mixer with connection:

• Connection to join the Vac-U-Mixer bowl to the device for vacuum mixing

(2) Graduated cylinder 25 ml:

! Measurement of the amount of water required when mixing with stone or plaster

Flexible mixing bowl:

! Allows for mixing the materials

Regular Alginate Jeltrate:

• Impression material (irreversible hydrocolloid)

(5) Surface tension depressor Smoothex :

! Used to spray on the molds before casting to lower the surface tension and thus
reduce the risk of bubbles in cast stone

Dixon Scraper
! Allows for the removal of small plaster bubbles on models after casting.
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Flexible alginate spatula #11A :
! Allows you to knead plaster, stone, or alginate (impression material)

Rigid laboratory spatula:

• Can be heated
! Allows the making of wax sausages

Mixing spatula (large):

! Used to knead the Ivolen during the making of individual bite molds

Multi-purpose knife (sterilizable handle):

! Used to cut various materials
! Allows a lever effect between the stone and the impression tray during the demolding of the models.
stone

Standard fingerprint holder:

! Serves to contain the imprint material
The impression tray that does not have a complete arch is of the Triple tray type; it includes a
paper envelope

Hot glue gun and replacement sticks:

• Useful for various laboratory work

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 3. PRIMARY PREVENTIVE CARE (PPC)

PLATEAU 1

Whetstone Gritstone:
• It is rougher on the blue side for remodeling and smoother on the white side for finishing.
sharpening
! Allows for sharpening the curettes so that their cutting edge is well honed.

Curettes:

Implant curette (Premier implant scaler):

! Allows for the scaling of dental implants

Curette Gracey 11/12:

! Allows for surfacing and scaling of the mesial surfaces of the posterior teeth.

Gracey Curette 13/14

! Allows to surface and descale the distal surfaces of the posterior teeth
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Gracey Curette 5/6 :
! Allows for surfacing and scaling of the lingual and buccal surfaces of the posterior teeth
! Allows for surfacing and scaling of all surfaces of the front teeth
! Can sometimes be used on the mesial of the upper premolars

Curette Gracey 9/10 :

! Allows for surfacing and scaling of the lingual and buccal surfaces of hard-to-reach molars.

Curettage Nevi 1 :
! Allows for supragingival scaling of the lingual surface of the anterior teeth.

Curette Nevi 2:
! Allows to remove tartar from the interproximal area of the posterior teeth.

Curettage Nevi 3 :
! Allows to descale the interproximal region of misaligned teeth or at junctions
tight

Curette Gracey mini-five, 7/8 :

! Allows for scaling and cleaning of the lingual and buccal surfaces of the posterior teeth.
! Especially allows access to deep and narrow pockets on the buccal and lingual sides of the teeth.
posterior

Gracey mini five curette, 11/12:

! Allows for surfacing and descaling the mesial surfaces of the posterior teeth
! Allows access to the deep and narrow pockets on the mesial side of the posterior teeth.

Curette Gracey mini-five 13/14 :

! Allows to surface and descale the distal surfaces of the posterior teeth
! Mainly allows access to deep and narrow pockets distal to the posterior teeth.

Curette SG 15/16 R :
! Allows surfacing and descaling of the mesial surface of the posterior teeth
! Allows access to hard-to-reach pockets on the mesial of the molars

Curette SG 17/18 R:
! Allows for surfacing and scaling the distal surfaces of the posterior teeth
! Allows access to the hard-to-reach pockets distally of the molars

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PLATEAU 2

Mirrors 4 and 5 and their handles:

• Mirror 4 is smaller than mirror 5 and is used in pediatric dentistry or in small mouths.
! Allows for an indirect view
! Retract the cheek or tongue during work in the mouth

(2) Explorers:

Explorer Nabers #2N DE, graduated:

• Graduated tip at 3-6-9-12 mm
• Helical shape
! Allows for measuring the depth of exposed furcations
! Allows the classification of furcation periodontal involvement

Explorer #5 DE (EXD5):
• Useful for:
! Detect areas of decalcification or dental caries during a diagnostic examination
! Detect a joint or excess material on a restoration
! Measure the clearance of the proximal boxes in a Class II cavity
! Detect the presence of tartar in the dental sulcus

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Explorer #11/12 (EXD 11/12):
! Help to detect the presence of tartar in a deep pocket

(3) Probes :

Colorvue plastic probe for implant and its handle:

! Measure the depth of the periodontal pockets around an implant

Probe CC Mich O 1-2-3-5-7-8-9-10:

• Graduated probe at 1-2-3-5-7-8-9-10 mm
! Measure the dimensions of the coronal preparations and cavities
! Measure the depth of a periodontal pocket
! Measure the horizontal and vertical overhang

Probe CP-11:
• Graduated probe at 3-6-8-11 mm
! Measure the depth of a periodontal pocket

Probe CP-15 UNC:

• Most used probe, graduated at every millimeter from 1 to 15
! Measure the dimensions of crown preparations and cavities.
! Measure the depth of a periodontal pocket
! Measure the horizontal and vertical overhang.

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PLATEAU OF VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS

Dentoform of SPP:
! Allows practicing scaling and surfacing movements

(2) Prophylactic cupules:

• Must be filled with prophylactic paste or wet pumice.
• Used with the slow speed for prophylaxis
! Used to clean and polish the surface of the teeth during hygiene care
! Remove stains and plaque

Hand mirror:
! Allows the patient to observe the prostheses in the mouth before their cooking, the restorations.
do or the state of his/her dentition

Safety goggles:
! Allows for the protection of the patient's eyes

Chrome towel holder:

! Allows to hold the patient's towel

Cavitron cassette containing 4 tips:

• Installs on the Cavitron (ultrasonic scaler)
! Allows descaling
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 4. DENTAL MORPHOLOGY

(1) Models for partial waxing:

! Allows practicing the reconstruction of the coronary morphology of the teeth in the arch.

Foster chrome hinge articulators:

! Allows the articulation (non-adjustable) of models

(3) Wax instruments:

PKT 1 :
• Wax instrument that can be heated (Bunsen burner or induction burner)
! Allows the transport of modeling wax from the block of wax to the desired location

PKT 2
• Wax instrument that can be heated (Bunsen burner or induction burner)
! Allows the transport of modeling wax from the block to the desired location

PKT 3
! Allows for the recreation of the grooves of a tooth due to its pointed side.

PKT 4
! Allows for refining the external edges and removing excess wax at the periphery.

PKT 5
! Allows the removal of excess wax and maintains the convexity of the crests and cuspidal slopes.

(4) Opaque grey GEO CLASSIC modeling wax:

! Allows polishing in the dental morphology course
! Allows diagnostic waxing in fixed partial prosthesis (2eyear)
! Allows the polishing of a gold inlay before castingeyear)
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 5. OPERATIVE DENTISTRY (OD)

(1) Dentoform of DO :
! Allows you to practice the different forms of cavities and to master their insertion with
composite or amalgam

LEARN-A-PREP Plaque:
! Allows for an introduction to the use of mills and handpieces

Instruments for amalgamation and for cavity preparation:

Houe #212 DE (CP12626) :

• Used in a pulling motion backward
• Its cutting edge is perpendicular to the long axis of the instrument.
! Used to level the floor of a cavity or the boxes of a Class II preparation.

Brunissoir BB27/29 (BB27/29) :

• Tip small ball on one side and drop-shaped on the other
! Brings together the amalgam (both sides)
! Allows to recreate the occlusal anatomy (teardrop-shaped side)

Brunissoir Deschênes BB 6260 (BB62606):

• Each side has a small ball and a part shaped like a beaver's tail.
! Burn the amalgam
! Allows for the recreation of occlusal anatomy and the definition of cusp slopes.
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Brunissoir #21B DE (BB21B6) :
• Commonly referred to as a Chinese hat due to its shape
! Allows for the recreation of grooves and pits immediately after the insertion of the amalgam.

Smooth amalgamator 2T (PLG 5169):

! Aids in compacting the amalgam in the cavity
! Allows compaction in the bottom of boxes and narrow isthmuses

Smooth amalgamator UM 40 (PLG 1334):

! It is used for compacting the amalgam in the cavity.
! Allows for the coarser completion of the cavity compaction.

PKT 3R :
! Allows you to sculpt and bronze the amalgam
! Allows to darken the matrix to obtain a good contact point during insertion of the
restoration material for a Class II (2)andyear)

Burin Hollenback #1/2 DE (CVHL1/2) :

! Can replace the explorer to remove the excess material that rises along
la matrice et pour donner la forme des crêtes marginales lors de l’insertion d’une Classe II en
amalgam (2eyear).
! Allows for the gentle removal of excess at the Class V level before polymerization.
composite (2eyear).
! Mixing at the level of the embrasures (2)eyear).

Clenoid/discoid burin #3/6 DE (CD3/6) :

• This is the largest cleroid/discoid.
• Used in extensive amalgam restorations
! Allows to recreate the initial morphology
! Used to remove significant excesses of the sealing material

Claviform/discoid burin #89/92 DE (CD89/92):

• This is the smallest cleoid/discoid.
! Allows for the recreation of the occlusal morphology of the restoration
! Used to remove excess amalgam

4) Amalgam carrier:
! Allows for the transport of the amalgam from the amalgam bucket to the cavity
! Allows you to deposit the amalgam in the cavity by activating the piston of the tip using the arm.
of lever

scoop for amalgam

! Used to contain the amalgam after its grinding in the amalgamator
! The end of the amalgam carrier will be filled from the amalgam contained in the cup.

Coronary preparation kit for operative dentistry:

• Contains the necessary strawberries for the preparation of a tooth

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 6. COMPLETE PROSTHESIS (CP)

Caliper (Boley Gauge):

! Allows to measure the thickness of a material
! It is mainly used to measure the thickness of individual impression plates or
base plates during the making of a prosthesis

Brush #7:
! Used in complete prosthesis to coat the models with Vaseline (separator)

Knife LeCron #5 DE (CVLC5):

! Allows for the final waxing before the prosthesis is baked
! Used to remove excess wax on prosthetic teeth

Wax spatula #7 DE (WS7):

! Allows adding wax to the prosthesis

(5) Wax spatula and spoon (LWSS):

! Allows adding wax to the prosthesis
! Used to create the niches in the wax to insert the prosthetic teeth.
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(6) Briquette:
! Allows to ignite the Bunsen burner or the torches

Acrylustre Bread :
! Give a polished finish to a cooked acrylic prosthesis and temporary restorations.
(2eyear)

Vaseline:
! Separator set
! In a clinic, it can be applied to the patient's lips to protect them or to
humidifier

Set of tips for removable prosthodontics:

• Contains the necessary molds for the creation and modification of fingerprint holders,
of base plates and baked prostheses

(10) Set of gold strawberries:

• Used with the laboratory engine (in the casting room)
! Used to modify the shape or thickness of a tray, base plate or a
cooked prosthesis

Sanding band mandrel and its replacement bands (Jacob mandrel):

• Used with the laboratory engine (in the casting room)
• Is less aggressive than the set of strawberries in gold
! Used to modify the shape or thickness of a tray, base plate, or a
cooked prosthesis

(12) Buff wheels:

• Allow to carefully polish a cooked prosthesis
• They are used with the right handpiece.

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Set of denture teeth:
• Acrylic teeth being placed in wax for the manufacture of dentures

Pink wax:
! Allows for the making of wax sausages

Alma Gauge Papillometer and replacement plastics:

! Used to measure the thickness of a prosthesis or a wax cylinder

Sticky wax
! Preserve the relationship of the models or wax rims before mounting on the articulator.

(5) Stainless steel plaque:

! Allows for the verification of the occlusal plan of a prosthesis (maxillary upper) during assembly of
dents in the wax sausage

Bunsen burner:
• Useful for making wax molds or for fitting teeth (however, it is recommended
to use the induction burner for the dental assembly, as less heat is generated

(7) Polishing kit to be used with pumice stone (2eyear) :

a) Round brush #27 :

! Allows the polishing of a cooked prosthesis

b) Canvas wheel 3'', 35 plies:

! Allows the polishing of the external surfaces of a cooked prosthesis
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 c) 4'' canvas wheel, 42 plies:
! Allows the polishing of the external surfaces of a cooked prosthesis

d) Foam felt cone:

! Allows polishing of the palatine region of a baked complete denture

Induction burner HeatZone:

• Becomes active in the presence of a metal instrument detected by the sensors.

Set of transparent orthodontic resin:

• Resin for the manufacture of base plates for complete dentures

Hanau alcohol torch:

! Permet de ramollir la cire lors du cirage final d’une prothèse pour donner un meilleur fini

(4) White wax strip, length of 11'' :

! Allows modification of the length or height of standard stamp holders
! Allows the creation of formwork during the pouring of models to attach the formwork wax to
fingerprint holder

(5) Résine pour porte-empreinte SR Ivolen :

• Contains: 2 bags of powder, 1 bottle of liquid, 1 graduated cylinder, 1 measuring container
quantity of powder and 1 container to mix the powder and the liquid
! Allows the creation of individual impression trays

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 7. FIXED PARTIAL PROSTHESIS (FPP)

(1) PPF dentiform:

! Allows practicing various crown preparations in anticipation of full crowns or
partial and bridges

Set of polyvinylsiloxane:
• Two pastes to mix to form a <<putty>> (impression material)
! Allows checking the reductions of a coronal preparation
! Can be used to take an impression of a part of an arch without a tray.
! Can serve as a template for the production of temporary restorations (2andyear)

Coronary preparation set for PPF:

• Contains the necessary impressions for the preparation of a pillar tooth for a crown or a
bridge

Stone for cleaning diamond strawberries:

• It must be used while being soaked in water
! Remove the debris from the diamond burs after use

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B. ORGANIZATION OF INSTRUMENTS

En première année, vous disposez des zones de rangement suivantes : trois tiroirs à votre place de
laboratory, a locker under your mannequin and a laboratory locker. This space is sufficient, but
minimal. It must therefore be used efficiently to allow for the storage of all your equipment.
Several of your instruments being fragile, disorganized cases may lead to breakage.
some of them. To easily find your equipment and to store your instruments
in order to keep them in good condition for as long as possible, we offer you a method to
organize your storage areas. It will then be up to you to adapt it to your needs and preferences
personal as you find your comfort zone in the laboratory.

DRAWER 1

• Storage box #1 *
• Toothbrush
• Blue pencil
• Red pencil
• Syringe (1)
• Fine unwaxed dental floss
• Fine waxed dental floss
• Regular waxed dental floss
• Red occlusion papers
• Black occlusion papers
• Metal occlusion bands
• Wooden Coins (Wizard Wedges)

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*

Contents of storage box #1:

oMatrices
Conventional door matrix
Handpieces
Base plate instruments (page 2)

DRAWER 2

• Weekly pill organizer (will be used to store your ivory teeth during the winter session)
• Pair of protective glasses for the operator (not provided in the instrument set)
• Instruments of the dental morphology tray (page 14)
• Wax
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DRAWER 3

• Instruments for the dental operative tray (page 15)

• Storage box #2 *
• Storage box #3 **

Contents of storage box #2:

Strawberries arranged in the same order as on the legend present on the lid
PPF strawberry block
Diamond cleaning stone for strawberries
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** Contents of storage box #3 (right box in the image):
Instruments of platforms 1 and 2 for primary preventive care (pages 9 and 11)

Note: The box on the right will be kept in drawer 2 while the box on the left, containing the
primary preventive care instruments that you have in duplicate will be kept in the locker of
laboratory. We advise you to practice your tartar removal techniques with the set
of instruments present in your drawer and to keep the instruments from the laboratory cabinet for the
exams, because it is easier to scale with well-sharpened instruments.

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LABORATORY CABINET (furnishings of the background)

a) Box containing pink wax sheets

b) Box containing prosthetic teeth
c) Box containing the semi-adjustable articulator
Hanau alcohol torch
Bunsen Burner
f) Cire Utility
g) Regular Alginate Jeltrate
h) Fingerprint holders and syringes

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LABORATORY CABINET (materials in front)

a) Vacuum mixing bowl

b) HeatZone induction burner
Storage box #4
d) Storage Box #5 **
Cavitron cassette
Storage box #6 ***
Storage box #3 (primary preventive care instruments - double)
h) Resin for impression tray SR Ivolen
i) Set of clear orthodontic resin

Note: It is better to place the large items at the front, as they move easily when
Access to the equipment at the back is necessary. If you do the opposite, small items may fall.
from your locker when you attempt to access the big boxes at the back of your locker.

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 Content of the box of
arrangement #4:
oSmoothex
Hot glue gun
Safety glasses of
patient
frosted glass plate
oPlaque LEARN-A-PREP

Contents of storage box #5:

Sandy bands
replacement glue sticks
Documents contained in the box of the Triple tray fingerprint holder (CAUTION: This envelope has the
same format as the instructions contained in the boxes of all standard fingerprint holders
which are provided to you. Be careful when unpacking your fingerprint holders to ensure that you do not
Do not throw away this envelope by mistake.
Prophylactic cups
Chrome towel rack
Implant probe tips

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Contents of storage box #6
Instruments for complete prosthesis tray (page 17)
Bunsen burner rubber tube
Round brush #27
Felt Foam Cone
Alma Gauge Papillometer and replacement plastics
Sticky wax

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MANNEQUIN CASE

• Polyvinylsiloxane set
• Flexible mixing bowl
• Form of DO
• PPF dental form
• SPP interface
• Rigid laboratory spatula
• Multipurpose knife
• Flexible alginate spatula #11A
• Dixon Scraper
• Graduated cylinder
• 3'' canvas wheel, 35 plies
• Canvas wheel 4'', 42 plies
• Hinged articulator
• Boxes containing the models for partial polishing in dental morphology

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