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MIRRORS/MIRROR HANDLES
Ash ® Mirror Heads
Rear surface Ash mouth mirrors are aluminium coated under
vacuum on the reverse side of the glass to eliminate scratch
damage. Front surface mirrors will not give a double image
and so are ideal for endodontic procedures.
12 in each pack.
62452103 Ash Mirror Head No. 3 Plain
62452104 Ash Mirror Head No. 4 Plain
62452107 Ash Mirror Head No. 4 Front Surface Plain
Size No. 3 Size No. 4 Size No. 5 Size No. 6
62452004 Ash Mirror Head No. 4 Magnifying
62452105 Ash Mirror Head No. 5 Plain
62452005 Ash Mirror Head No. 5 Magnifying
62452108 Ash Mirror Head No. 5 Front Surface Plain
62452106 Ash Mirror Head No. 6 Plain
Flexichange ® Mirror Handle
Ash ® Mirror Handles
One in each pack.
61970605 Flexichange Mirror Handle
61952113 Artio Mirror Handle
62407001 Lustra Stainless Steel Knurled Mirror Handle
Artio Mirror Handle
Lustra Stainless Steel Knurled Mirror Handle
Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of a range of musculoskeletal
repetitive strain injury (RSI) conditions. The Carpal Tunnel is a passage
in the wrist formed by eight bones and the transverse carpal ligament.
Inside the passage are tendons and the medial nerve, which serves
sensations for the thumb and first two or three fingers. During carpal
tunnel syndrome, the tendons become inflamed and expand, but as
the nerve is softer, it becomes compressed. 1
What are the Symptoms?
Symptoms can include numbness, burning or tingle affecting all but
the little finger, and often occur at night. 1 A doctor should formally
diagnose CTS and treatment options vary, depending on severity,
but can range from complete rest or a prescription for anti-inflammatory
drugs, right up to surgery. As recovery rates vary considerably,
prevention is better than cure.
Avoiding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Exercises 2
Some simple exercises, published by the California Dental
Association, to help prevent problems with the carpal tunnel are
described below. As with most exercise, moderation is important,
and the exercise should not feel uncomfortable to perform.
1. Clench your hand into a tight fist, and then release and fan
out your fingers. Repeat 5-10 times.
2. Hold your hands, palm together and fingers extended, in front of
you, as if praying. Now raise your elbows to stretch your wrists
and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 4 times.
3. Compress a small ball made of foam/rubber for 3 seconds
and then relax. Repeat 5 times.
4. With one hand, stretch your thumb across your palm as far as
you can and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Factsheet. Repetitive Strain Injury Association www.rsi.org.uk
2. Ligh, RQ (2002) Cumulative Trauma Injury – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Journal of the California
Dental Association.
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