Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation 8th edition by Jill Gehrig,Darlene Saccuzzo,Rebecca Sroda 9781284322569 1284322564

Module 1 Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation

Ergonomic Risk Factors Associated with Periodontal Instrumentation

Foundational Skills for Periodontal Instrumentation

Ergonomic Dos and Don’ts for Seated Posture

Application of Ergonomic Principles: Seated Posture

Application of Ergonomic Principles: Positioning the Patient

Application of Ergonomic Principles: Adjusting the Overhead Light and Instrument Tray

Application of Ergonomic Principles: Adjusting the Patient to Facilitate Clinician Posture

Ancillary Equipment

Skill Application

Module 2 Clinician Position in Relation to the Treatment Area

Clock Positions for Instrumentation

Positioning for the RIGHT-Handed Clinician

Positioning for the LEFT-Handed Clinician

Modified Positioning: Working from a Standing Position

Skill Application

Module 3 Instrument Grasp

Grasp for Periodontal Instrumentation

Grasp Variations

Predisposing Conditions for Hand Injuries

Exercises for Improved Hand Strength

Skill Application

Module 4 Use of the Dental Mouth Mirror

Fundamentals of Mirror Use

Is Achieving Direct Vision Really Best?

Technique Practice: RIGHT-Handed Clinician

Technique Practice: LEFT-Handed Clinician

Skill Application

Module 5 Finger Rests in the Anterior Sextants

The Intraoral Fulcrum

Wrist Position for Instrumentation

Technique Practice: RIGHT-Handed Clinician

Technique Practice: LEFT-Handed Clinician

Skill Application

Module 6 Finger Rests in Mandibular Posterior Sextants

Building Blocks for Posterior Sextants

Technique Practice: RIGHT-Handed Clinician

Technique Practice: LEFT-Handed Clinician

Skill Application

Module 7 Finger Rests in Maxillary Posterior Sextants

Building Blocks for Posterior Sextants

Technique Practice: RIGHT-Handed Clinician

Technique Practice: LEFT-Handed Clinician

Preventive Strategies: Stretches

Skill Application

Module 8 Instrument Design and Classification

Design Characteristics of Instrument Handle

Design Characteristics of Instrument Shank

Design Characteristics of Instrument Working-End

Introduction to Instrument Classification

Skill Application

Module 9 Technique Essentials: Movement and Orientation to Tooth Surface

Learning Periodontal Instrumentation

Moving the Instrument’s Working-End

Rolling the Instrument Handle

Pivoting on the Fulcrum

Orientation of Instrument to Tooth Surface

Skill Application

Module 10 Technique Essentials: Adaptation

Adaptation of the Working-End

Ergonomics of the Handle Roll for Adaptation

Selecting the Correct Working-End

Skill Application

Module 11 Technique Essentials: Instrumentation Strokes

The Instrumentation Stroke

Use of Pressure During Instrumentation

Skill Application

Module 12 Periodontal Probes and Basic Probing Technique

The Periodontal Probe

Assessing Tissue Health

Reading and Recording Depth Measurements

Probing Technique

Informed Consent for Periodontal Instrumentation

Skill Application

Module 13 Explorers

Explorers

Technique Practice—Anterior Teeth

Technique Practice—Posterior Teeth

Technique Alerts

Detection of Dental Calculus Deposits

Detection of Dental Caries

Skill Application

Module 14 Technique Essentials: Supragingival Calculus Removal

Supragingival Calculus Deposits

Relationship of the Instrument Face to the Tooth Surface

Application of Force for Calculus Removal

Stroke Pattern for Supragingival Calculus Removal

Skill Application

Module 15 Sickle Scalers

Sickle Scalers

Calculus Removal Concepts

Technique Practice—Anterior Teeth

Maintaining Adaptation to Proximal Surfaces

Technique Practice—Posterior Teeth

Technique Practice—Primary Teeth

Skill Application

Module 16 Technique Essentials: Subgingival Calculus Removal

The Sense of Touch for Subgingival Instrumentation

Inserting a Curet Beneath the Gingival Margin

The Theory Behind Subgingival Instrumentation

Systematic Pattern for Subgingival Calculus Removal

Production of a Calculus Removal Stroke

Skill Application

Module 17 Universal Curets

Universal Curets

Calculus Removal Concepts

Technique Practice—Posterior Teeth

Technique Alert—Lower Shank Position

Technique Practice—Anterior Teeth

Technique Alert—Horizontal Strokes

Skill Application

Module 18 Advanced Probing Techniques

The Periodontal Attachment System

Assessments with Calibrated Probes

Assessments that Require Calculations

Assessments with Furcation Probes

Skill Application

Module 19 Area-specific Curets

Area-Specific Curets

Technique Practice—Anterior Teeth

Technique Practice—Posterior Teeth

Instrumentation Techniques on Root Surfaces

Production of a Root Debridement Stroke

Design Overview: Scalers and Curets

Skill Application

Module 20 Specialized Periodontal Instruments

Periodontal Files

Modified Langer Curets

Modified Gracey Curets for Advanced Root Instrumentation

Quétin, O’Hehir, DeMarco Curets and Diamond-Coated Instruments

Subgingival Dental Endoscope

Skill Application

Module 21 Advanced Techniques for Root Instrumentationt

Anatomical Features that Complicate Instrumentation of Root Surfaces

Introduction to Root Instrumentation

Advanced Intraoral Techniques for Root Instrumentation

Advanced Extraoral Fulcruming Techniques

Technique Practice: Extraoral Finger Rests for Right-Handed Clinicians

Technique Practice: Horizontal Strokes for Right-Handed Clinicians

Technique Practice: Extraoral Finger Rests for Left-Handed Clinicians

Technique Practice: Horizontal Strokes for Left-Handed Clinicians

Skill Application

Module 22 Fictitious Patient Cases: Communication and Planning for Success

Understanding and Explaining Instrumentation

Planning for Calculus Removal

Practical Focus—Fictitious Patient Cases

Module 23 Concepts for Instrument Sharpening

Introduction to Sharpening Concepts

Preserving Working-End Design

Planning for Instrument Maintenance

Sharpening Armamentarium

Skill Application

Module 24 Instrument Sharpening Techniques

Removing Metal to Restore a Sharp Cutting Edge

The Moving Instrument Technique

The Moving Stone Technique

Evaluating Sharpness

Sharpening a Periodontal File

Skill Application

Module 25 Pain Control During Periodontal Instrumentation

Pain Control During Dental Hygiene Care

Strategies to Allay the Fear of Pain During Periodontal Instrumentation

Using Local Anesthesia for Pain Control During Periodontal Instrumentation

Module 26 Powered Instrument Design and Function

Introduction to Powered Instrumentation

Powered Working-End Design

Adaptation—Orientation of Working-End to Tooth

Use of “Universal” Magneto & Piezo Working-Ends

Use of Curved, Paired Magneto Working-Ends

Use of Curved, Paired Piezo Working-Ends

Instrumentation Challenges

Technique Hints for Powered Instrumentation

Set-Up of an Ultrasonic Unit

Skill Application

Module 27 Air Polishing for Biofilm Management and Stain Removal

The Significance of Biofilm Management

Methods of Biofilm Management

Clinical Evidence for Subgingival Air Polishing

Supragingival Polishing: Using a Standard Nozzle and Conventional Sodium Bicarbonate Powder

Subgingival Polishing Using a Standard Metal Nozzle and Glycine-Based Powder

Subgingival Polishing Using a Flexible Plastic Tip and Glycine-Based Powder

Posttreatment Precautions and Instructions

Skill Application