Submitted by: Kathleen F.

Cabatic

Submitted to: Dr. Ramos

Dental Syringe
Parts of Syringe

Thumb Ring ~ A thumb ring insert that reduces the effective size of a syringe thumb ring thumb
passage. The insert comprises a thumb aperture adapted to receive a user's thumb in a comfortable fit
with the aperture eccentric from the thumb ring passage, located close to a thumb ring bottom where an
end of a syringe plunger connects to the thumb ring. Thus, range of movement between aspiration and
expression of the syringe is reduced as free float of the thumb in the thumb ring is effectively
eliminated. With the insert aperture close to the thumb ring bottom, the expanse between the user's
thumb and fingers is also reduced when aspirating. The insert further comprises a moderately pliable
circumference groove about the insert that matches the syringe thumb ring receivable therein by
snapping the insert into place in the thumb ring passage with groove rims being resiliently distorted in
allowing the thumb ring to pass into the groove.

Finger Grip ~ Finger grip collar positioned on the proximal end of a syringe or cartridge barrel
by a snap-on motion to facilitate manipulation of the syringe or cartridge during the injection or
withdrawal of a medical fluid into or from a site. The finger grip collar requires no special
orientation or positioning on the barrel of the syringe or cartridge for the practitioner to
manipulate the assemblage.

Piston Rod ~ The piston assembly includes a finger grip by which the syringe may be
advantageously and accurately manipulated by a health care worker using only a single hand
to complete both the aspiration and injection steps.

Barrel ~ A hypodermic syringe barrel has a delivery tip at one end and an axially movable
plunger spaced within the barrel movable toward and away from the delivery tip. A grasping
ring is connected to the barrel at the opposite end of the barrel from the delivery tip. A pair of
axially movable grasping rings is oppositely spaced along the sides of the barrel. Each of the
movable rings is connected to the plunger. The movable rings fit through guide slots in the
barrel. When the movable rings are conveyed toward the end-mounted grasping ring, while the
grasping ring is braced against motion, the syringe is aspirated.
Threaded Tip~ A syringe tip is locked into a three-way dental handpiece body by means of a
syringe tip locking assembly that screws into a threaded receiver in the body of the handpiece.

Harpoon ~ Reduces strain from pull back distance during aspiration

Anesthetic Cartridge

Glass Stopper Glass Cylinder

 Rubber Diaphragm Aluminun Cap Neck

Parts of the Anesthetic Cartridge.

Glass Cartridge ~ Contains the solution. A thin plastic laver covers all glass cartridges.
This provides protection to the patient, the dentist, and the assistant should the glass
break.

Rubber Stopper ~ Located in the harpoon end of the cartridge. Most stoppers are treated
with silicone so that they can move along the inside of the glass more smoothly. The
stopper should be slightly indented from the edge of the glass cartridge.

Aluminum Cap ~ Located at the opposite end of the cartridge from the rubber plunger. Is
is a silver-solored aluminum cover that fits tightly around the neck of the glass cartridge.
In the center of the end is a thin diaphragm.

Diaphragm ~ Where the syringe end of the needle penetrates into the anesthetic solution.
The diaphragm is made of a latex rubber.

Care and Handling of the Dental Needle

~ Carefully examine the cartridge before using them

Dental neeedle

Syringe end Hub Shank of needle Bevel of needle

Parts of Dental Needle

Bevel ~ The slanted tip of the needle penetrates the soft tissues.

Shank ~ The length of the needle from the hub to the tip of the bevel. It is sometimes
referred to as the shaft. Along the inside of the shank runs the lumen.

Hub ~ The part of the needle that attaches to the threaded end of the syringe. The hub
may be a plastic or metal piece. The hub is normally pre-threaded.

Syringe end ~The end of the needle that punctures the diaphragm end of the anesthetic
cartridge.

Care and Handling of the Dental Needle

~ The needle is used on a patient and then disposed of in a sharps container. Of the operator
penetrates the tissue with the needle more than four times during a procedure, the needle should
be changed, because disposable needles become dull. When opening the needle package, a seal
must be broken; if the seal is already broken, do not use the needle and dispose of the needle as if
it had been used, always be aware of the location and position of the uncovered needle tip to
minimize the risk of a needle stick. Keep the protective covers on the needles when they are not
being used. Dispose of needles when they are not being used. Dispose of needles following
OSHA guidelines with the protective coverings and in a sharps container. (In case of a needle
stick, begin treatment and report the incident immediately to the dentist).