What tools does a dental surgeon use: types, features, purpose

The set of necessary tools for a dental surgeon consists of devices for cleaning, treating, and removing teeth. With their help, the specialist prepares the oral cavity for procedures and performs operations. Let's take a look at the tools used by surgeons. What are their purposes and features?

The main types of dental surgeon tools

Surgeons use several tools during operations. Some are used to fix and cut tissue. Others are used to remove teeth. The main tools of a dental surgeon are:

• Scalers and curettes to remove plaque and tartar.
• Surgical scissors and tweezers for working with tissue and sutures.
• Extractors for removing teeth or tooth remnants.
• Syringes and needles for administering anesthesia and other medications.
• Retractors for pulling back soft tissue.

These instruments are specially designed for dental surgery. They are made of stainless steel. Dental instruments are not damaged by repeated disinfection.

Dental surgeon's instruments for fixation and cleaning

Retractors are instruments that are needed to pull back and hold soft tissue during dental procedures in order to access the teeth and jaws. They fix the lips, cheeks, and tongue in such a position that they give the surgeon maximum access to the oral cavity. Retractors are necessary for the comfort of the patient and the convenience of the doctor.

Scalers and curettes are designed to remove plaque and tartar. Dental surgeons can also use drill attachments that quickly remove deposits from teeth. Scalers are instruments with sharp or curved ends that the dentist uses to scrape plaque from the surface of the teeth. Curettes are made in the shape of a curved spoon with a sharp end. They are used to remove tartar along the root of the tooth and clean dental pockets.

Dental surgeon's instruments for surgery

Before starting surgery, the specialist takes an X-ray of the tooth and surrounding tissues. The image helps the dental surgeon assess the condition of the teeth, roots, bone tissue, and structures around the teeth, such as dental canals and gums. The images are taken by the doctor or assistant.

Instruments used by a dental surgeon for surgery:

• Scissors for cutting tissue.
• Tweezers with gently curved ends for grasping and holding soft tissue.
• Dental extractors are instruments used to remove teeth or their remains from the gums and jawbone. They have a special shape and design to grasp the teeth and gently push them out of the gums and alveolar process of the jaw.
• Osteotomes are used to separate and shape bone tissue.
• Osteosecestroms are designed to remove necrotic or damaged areas of bone.
• Drills and burs for dental drills are used to remove bone tissue and caries. They allow the doctor to access the tooth canals.
• Blades and bone elevators are used to lift and remove bone fragments or detachments. They help surgeons create the necessary space in the bone tissue for implant placement.

The actual set of instruments may vary depending on the dentist's specialization and the type of procedures performed. High-quality instruments are sharp, reliable, and safe. They help to perform operations accurately and efficiently, reducing the risk of complications and making procedures more comfortable for patients.