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• binangle — 1. The second angle given the shank of an angled instrument to bring its working end close to the axis of the handle in order to prevent it from turning about the axis. 2. A dental instrument possessing the above characteristics. [L. bini, pair,… …   Medical dictionary

• chisel — A single beveled end cutting blade with a straight or angled shank used with a thrust along the axis of the handle for cutting or splitting dentin and enamel. binangle c. a c. with an angled shank to which a second angle is added in order to… …   Medical dictionary

• monangle — Having only one angle, denoting a dental instrument that has only one angle between the handle or shaft and the working portion (blade or nib). * * * mon·an·gle (monґang gəl) having only one angle; a dental instrument having only one… …   Medical dictionary

• quadrangle — quad·ran·gle (kwodґrang gəl) 1. quadrilateral. 2. a dental instrument having four angulations in the shank connecting the handle, or shaft, with the working portion of the instrument, known as the blade, or nib. Cf. binangle, monangle, and… …   Medical dictionary

• triple-angle — trip·le an·gle (tripґəl ang″gəl) having three angles; a dental instrument having three angulations in the shank connecting the handle, or shaft, with the working portion of the instrument, known as the blade, or nib. Cf. binangle …   Medical dictionary