instrument sharpening

sharp cutting edge reflect light?

no, light is deflected

rounded cutting edge indicated what

use and dull

sharpening stick indicator for dull

slides over

sharpening stick for indicator of sharp

scratches over/catches

is the stick autoclavable?

yes

how often to check during the stick?

even 1

removing metal from face(top)? recommend or not?

NO, weakens

Removing metal from lateral? Recommend or not?

yes, makes sharper

white stone used for what?

routine sharpening

grayish/brown stone used for what?

Very dull edges

white stone made from?

synthetic ceramic , Arkansas natural stone

white stone level?

Fine

gray/bronw stone made form?

synthetic ceramic , India natural stone

gray/brona stone level?

medium

flat/wedge stone for what surface?

lateral

round stone for what surface?

face

what kind of oil does Synthetic stones and sharpening cards need?

None

instruments can dull after how many stokes?

15-45

sharpen before or after sterilization?

After

no sharpen instrument brands

American Eagle “Sharpen Free Instruments” and LM “Sharp Diamond Coated Instruments”

3 sections of the cutting edge? what order to sharpen 1st to last

1. Heel, 2. middle, 3. toe

sharpening the toe angle?

60 degrees

how to prevent burs?

end on a down stroke

sickle scaler original shape?

flame shape

over sharpened sickle scaler shape?

cutting edge flattened to pointed

normal shape of curets?

toe is rounded no points 

over sharpened curet shape?

painted end, no round toe