Hand Held Instruments in Operative Dentistry

Hand instruments remain an essential part of everyday dental practice, particularly for accurate examination, periodontal assessment, scaling, restorative procedures, and routine chairside care. Their correct identification, selection, adaptation, and clinical use can significantly influence treatment efficiency and patient comfort.

In this clinically oriented session on IIDR, Dr. Malwika Sisodia will take you through the commonly used handheld dental instruments, with emphasis on understanding their design, indications, clinical applications, and appropriate selection for different procedures. The session will help clinicians develop greater confidence in choosing and handling the right instrument for the right clinical situation.

Key areas will include:

• Classification and identification of handheld dental instruments
• Understanding instrument design and working ends
• Diagnostic and periodontal instruments
• Scalers and curettes
• Instrument selection based on clinical requirements
• Correct adaptation and handling
• Common clinical applications
• Practical tips for efficient instrumentation
• Avoiding common errors in instrument selection and use

This session on IIDR by Dr Malwika Sisodia on October 8th 5.30pm is designed to make instrument knowledge practical, clinically relevant, and easier to apply in everyday practice.