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Specific instruments are necessary to perform oral surgery and dentistry. One cannot compromise patient care by using instruments inappropriately or using nonmedical instruments. The decision about which types or brands should be purchased is based on individual preferences. However, the author can recommend some based on experience and personal needs. Most instruments can be organized in groups (kits) dedicated to specific procedures or specific species or sizes of animal. A very important part of the correct use of any instrument is having a proper grasp. Also important is maintaining the correct shape of working surface or tip, which is associated with sharpening and conservation. Ensuring that instruments are always clean, ready, and sharp is a must, not only in the dental world, but in all of medicine.

This section presents the absolute basic instruments that every general practice offering any form of dentistry should be equipped with.