Finger rest reminder
& Instrument grasp
Finger rest reminder
![](https://www.iperiopal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Fulcrum.png)
![](https://www.iperiopal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Rst.jpg)
Intraoral finger rest (fulcrum)
Preferably two teeth away from the surface you’re debriding – be safe & prevent sharps injury!!!
– rest your finger on the stable tooth surface (occlusal/buccal/oral)
– never rest your finger on soft, slippery surface such as gingiva, tongue, lips or cheek
Instrument grasp
![](https://www.iperiopal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Instrument_grasps.jpg)