A spoon excavator
is used when the operator does not want to create a pulpal exposure by using more aggressive decay removal techniques.
is a hand instrument with a working end that is shaped like a spoon.
is used to remove soft decay.
all of the above
all of the above
Rationale: all of the above – A spoon excavator has two working ends with scoop-like working ends. It is used primarily to remove soft decay by hand so as not to create a pulpal exposure, which can occur by using a slow-speed round bur. It gives the operator more control and finesse when removing decay.
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