dental

Tray setups
Here is a series of tray set ups for some of the more usual dental procedures.
Every operator is different and the tray set ups need to be customised for the operator.
Keep tray set ups simple.
Also shown are some of the corresponding bench set ups that need to be prepared for specific purposes.
Tray 1: Examination

Mirror
Probe
Tweezers
Periodontal probe
Bench
Patient card
Pencil for charting
Intra-oral camera set up ready to go
Hand mirror for patient to view mouth

Tray 2: Prophylaxis and fluoride treatment

Mirror, probe and tweezers
Hand scaler and/or ultrasonic scaler tip
Rubber cup
Suction tube
Bench
Prophylaxis paste in ring cup or disposable dish
Floss
Gauze squares
Cotton rolls
Fluoride trays or pellets and disposable dish
Fluoride solution
Model for oral health instruction

Tray 3: Amalgam restoration 1

Mirror, probe and tweezers
Spoon excavator
Flat plastic
Amalgam plugger
Amalgam carver (every operator has their favourite)
Ball burnisher
Locking tweezers
Suction tube

Tray 4: Amalgam restoration bench

Amalgam gun
Dappen dish
Matrix retainer and band
Dycal applicator
Wedges (where necessary)
Amalgam capsule
Cotton rolls
Articulating paper with holder
Floss
Lining material

Tray 5: Amalgam restoration 2

Amalgam gun
Dappen dish
Matrix retainer and band
Dycal applicator
Wedges (where necessary)
Amalgam capsule
Cotton rolls
Articulating paper with holder
Floss
Lining material

Tray 6: Composite / GIC restoration

Mirror, probe and tweezers
Spoon excavator
Plastic instrument – temple or Teflon
Flat plastic
Locking tweezers

Tray 7: Composite / GIC restoration — bench 1

Suction tube
Pellets or sponge applicators,
Articulating paper
Floss
Dycal applicator
Spatula
Mixing pad
Restorative material

Tray 8: Composite / GIC restoration — bench 2

Suction tube