Basic Guide to Dental Instruments provides a working inventory of dental
instrumentation in common use in dental surgeries. A clear photograph of each
instrument is included, and described according to name, usage, any relevant
features and varieties. Each section is dedicated to a specific discipline or
division of dentistry. Complete set-ups have been included at the end of most
sections for various procedures. The coverage reflects instrumentation and
accessory items used in general dental practice, routine hospital dental
procedures and selected specialist settings. The author adopts a flexible
approach which recognises that some instruments are multi-functional, and their
names and usage can vary across dental surgeries. This approach,