Quiz for Modified Pen Grasp

Placement= On oral structure; often a tooth surface

Function= Stabilizes the hand for control and strength

The part of the dental instrument that does the work of the instrument. The working end begins where the instrument shank ends.

the part of a periodontal instrument used for holding the instrument

Placement= Rests lightly on the shank

Function= Helps to guide the working-end

A rod shaped length of metal located between the handle and the working end of a dental instrument. the shank is an extension device that increases the length of the instrument so that the working end can be positioned on the tooth root.

Placement= Near ring finger, held in a natural, relaxed manner

Function= Has no function in the grasp

the part of a periodontal instrument used for holding the instrument

The part of the dental instrument that does the work of the instrument. The working end begins where the instrument shank ends.

Placement= On the instrument

Function= Hold the instrument

The part of the dental instrument that does the work of the instrument. The working end begins where the instrument shank ends.

Placement= Near ring finger, held in a natural, relaxed manner

Function= Has no function in the grasp

A rod shaped length of metal located between the handle and the working end of a dental instrument. the shank is an extension device that increases the length of the instrument so that the working end can be positioned on the tooth root.

The part of the dental instrument that does the work of the instrument. The working end begins where the instrument shank ends.

Placement= Near ring finger, held in a natural, relaxed manner

Function= Has no function in the grasp

Placement= On the instrument

Function= Hold the instrument

Placement= On oral structure; often a tooth surface

Function= Stabilizes the hand for control and strength