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Tray & Table Area

Tray & Table Area
Tools the dentist keeps close by on the tray.


Ultrasonic Scaler
It uses gentle vibrations to clean your teeth.
You might feel buzzing or hear a soft hum.


Scaler (Hand Scaler)
It helps clean away tiny bits of plaque from your teeth.
You might hear light scraping sounds.


Periodontal Probe (Gum Measuring Tool)
It helps the dentist measure how healthy your gums are.
You might feel a tiny tickle near your gums.


Explorer/Probe (Visual Checking Tool)
It helps the dentist look closely at each tooth’s surface.
You might feel a gentle tap as they look around.


Composite Placement Tools
They help place and shape filling material.
You might hear gentle tapping.


Polishing Handpiece
It helps polish your teeth to make them smooth and shiny.
It might feel tickly or make a whirring sound.


Prophy Cup (Rubber Polishing Cup)
It spreads the polishing paste to clean your teeth.
It might feel squishy or spin gently.


Prophy Brush
It brushes away plaque during polishing.
It might feel like tiny bristles moving.


Fluoride Varnish Brush
It paints a protective layer on your teeth.
It might taste a little sweet.


Tray (Instrument Tray)
It holds the tools the dentist needs.
You might hear gentle clinks when tools are placed on it.


Mixing Pad
It’s used to mix materials the dentist needs.
You might hear soft scraping as things are mixed.


Matrix bands
They help shape a filling while it sets.
You might hear a tiny click as it’s placed.


Wedges
They help keep a small space open for the dentist to work.
You might feel a gentle pressure.


Impression Trays
They hold the material that makes a copy of your teeth.
It might feel squishy for a moment.


Alginate Mixing Bowl & Spatula
They mix the material used to take tooth impressions.
You might hear stirring or see the material change texture.