Last Wednesday in clinic we learned all about our instruments. We got every single instrument out that we had and identified them. We found out which ones were rigid and non rigid. Rigid instruments are good for heavy build-up and deposits, while non rigid instruments are great for light build-up. We learned what instruments had a long or short functional shank. Typically anterior instruments have a shorter functional shank while posterior instruments have a longer functional shank so it's easier to reach to the back of the mouth. We learned the difference between a toe and a tip. A toed instrument is used subgingivally and is good for root surfaces, these are called curets. A tiped instrument is used supragingivally and is used around the margin and crown area, these are called sickle scalers.
We also were able to practice a little more on probing and exploring which was good because I need it! I feel like I am getting better though and it's getting a little easier for me. I'll still have to sneak home an instrument pack so I can practice over the weekend on my family! They're such good sports! :)
At the end of clinic we sterilized all our instruments so they will be ready for us next week. I had forgot how much we actually had! I'm excited to finally be getting into using our instruments and actually feeling like a hygienist. I love it! Clinic has become a lot more fun and goes by fast, sometimes too fast!
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