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Hygiene, 16 (5), 16-18

The article discusses the challenges of hand instrumentation of first molar teeth due to their complex root anatomy. It emphasizes the importance of memorizing the correct anatomy and selecting appropriate instruments to effectively remove calculus. The information is particularly useful for dental hygiene students to enhance their practical skills and understanding of tooth anatomy during clinical practice.

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Hygiene, 16 (5), 16-18

The article discusses the challenges of hand instrumentation of first molar teeth due to their complex root anatomy. It emphasizes the importance of memorizing the correct anatomy and selecting appropriate instruments to effectively remove calculus. The information is particularly useful for dental hygiene students to enhance their practical skills and understanding of tooth anatomy during clinical practice.

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Hodges, K. (2018). Hand instrumentation of the first molar teeth.

Dimensions of Dental

Hygiene, 16(5), 16-18. 

First molar teeth have complex root anatomy, causing certain challenges during

instrumentation. In order to become successful at instrumentation of the first molars, it is

important to memorize the correct anatomy. If you select the incorrect instrument, for example

a flexible shank, it might not have enough strength to remove the calculus that is usually

present in this area. 

This article is important to read as a dental hygiene student. Learning instrumentation is

stressful and frustrating, causing me to forget some of the basics, such as tooth numbers or

root anatomy. The maxillary first molar buccal furcation is location about 4mm from the CEJ

and the mesial furcation is 3mm from the CEJ. The furcation could be exposed with slight

periodontitis depending on the gingival margin height and recession amount. It is important to

know the root anatomy in order to select the correct instrument during the appointment. I will

use the information from this article as a future hygienist. It gave me useful information on

which instruments to use to help remove tenacious calculus in this area of the mouth. Currently

in clinic, we are learning instrumentation and this reminder of root anatomy and how close the

CEJ is to the furcation. 

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