Dental Instruments and Consumables: Detailed Classification and Introduction to Auxiliary Equipment

Dental products cover a wide range, including dental instruments, dental consumables and related auxiliary equipment. Here are some major classifications and introductions to dental products:

i. Dental Instruments

dental instruments are indispensable tools in dental treatment. They usually have a specific design for performing specific dental operations. Dental instruments can generally be divided into the following categories:

1. intraoral instruments:
   1. it is used for diagnosis and treatment of oral cavity, such as obturator, turbine, ultrasonic root canal treatment equipment, endodontic vitality measuring instrument, polishing instrument, periodontal surgical instrument, whitening instrument, light curing equipment, curettage instrument, high frequency electric knife, etc.
   2. These devices can be used for dental restoration, removal of necrotic tissue, supragingival scaling and other treatments.
2. Oral Surgery and Implant Equipment:
   1. used for tooth extraction, dental implant and other oral surgery, such as dental extraction forceps, bone chisel, mixing equipment, electric surgical equipment, saliva measuring equipment, tractors, ultrasonic scalpel, negative pressure suction, etc.
3. Prosthodontic instruments:
   1. it is used for making and installing denture, repairing tooth defects, etc., such as impression material stirrer, porcelain furnace, invisible denture equipment, stirring/Shaker, sandblasting machine, occlusal frame, plaster trimmer, mechanic forceps, mechanic electric drill, etc.
4. Orthodontic appliances:
   1. used to install, adjust and fix orthodontic equipment, such as orthodontic pliers, needle holders, Gold Crown shears, spot welding machines, bracket positioners, reflectors, etc.

II. Dental Consumables

dental consumables refer to items that need to be consumed during dental treatment. They are usually disposable or need to be replaced regularly. Dental consumables include but are not limited:

• disposable instrument tray: Contains basic inspection tools such as probes, mouth mirrors, tweezers, etc.
• Oral cleaning products such as mouthwash, dental floss, used for daily oral cleaning and health care.
• Repair Materials such as gum tip, light-cured resin, imported glass ion, pit and fissure sealant, etc., used to repair tooth defects.
• Orthodontic Materials such as brackets, archwire, rubber chain, etc., used for orthodontic treatment.

III. Auxiliary Equipment

in addition to dental instruments and consumables, dental treatment also requires some auxiliary equipment to support the treatment process, such:

• dental chair: Provide patients with comfortable sitting posture and head support, which is convenient for doctors to treat.
• Oral X-ray machine: Used to take oral X-rays to help doctors diagnose problems with teeth and periodontal tissues.
• High temperature and high pressure disinfection cabinet: Used for strict disinfection and sterilization of dental instruments to ensure the safety of the treatment process.

In summary, there is a wide range of dental products, covering a full range of solutions from instruments to consumables to auxiliary equipment. Together, these products support efficient, safe and comfortable dental treatment.