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Dentist ToolsDentist Tools > About Us![]() A mouth mirror is a hand-held tool that allows the dentist to see inside the patient's mouth, at a variety of angles. The tool is designed to provide indirect vision, as well as reflect light and magnify the interior of the mouth. Today's mouth mirrors can be single-sided or double-sided, and some are even disposable.
College tweezers are another basic piece of equipment used in dentistry. These allow the dentist to place and retrieve small objects into and from the mouth. Some of them have a locking mechanism to prevent the object from being dropped. A metal ruler is often used to measure the length of endodontic K files.
In addition to the tools used in a basic dental exam, other tools are used for other purposes. Most dentists and their hygienists use masks, protective gloves, safety glasses, and face shields during dental procedures to protect them from debris, bacteria, and chemicals.
Since dental work often results in excess saliva and moisture, most dentists use specific instruments designed to control moisture. The most commonly used is the disposable saliva ejector, which uses a low volume of suction to remove saliva from the mouth during procedures. A variety of cotton wool rolls and pellets are also available to absorb saliva, blood, and excess dental material.
When it comes to filling cavities, repairing chips, or any other process that requires smoothing, dental burs are used to smooth and polish. They are also used to remove tooth tissue before restorations or other work. Burs come in several sizes and shapes, depending upon where and how they are going to be used. Most of us are familiar with the dental handpiece, or dentist drill, which can rotate a bur at high speeds. Feel free to browse Dentist-Tools.com for information on dental tools, as well as a list of dental equipment manufacturers and distributors.
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