dentist's drill
Definition
- Noun:
- A high-speed rotary tool used in dentistry: A dentist's drill is a specialized, high-speed instrument used by dental professionals to remove decayed tooth material, shape teeth, or prepare teeth for fillings and other restorations.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The sound of the dentist's drill makes many patients anxious.
- Modern dentist's drills are much quieter and more efficient than older models.
Advanced Usage
- "the whine of the dentist's drill": A common phrase used to describe the characteristic high-pitched sound of the instrument, often evoking a sense of dental anxiety.
- The mere whine of the dentist's drill was enough to make him nervous.
Variants and Related Words
Dental handpiece: A more technical term for a dentist's drill.
- The dentist selected a different bur for the dental handpiece.
Air turbine drill: A specific type of dentist's drill powered by compressed air.
- Slow-speed handpiece: A related dental tool used for polishing and finer work, as opposed to the high-speed drill used for cutting.
Synonyms
- Dental drill: A direct synonym.
- Bur (or dental bur): Refers specifically to the small, interchangeable cutting head that attaches to the drill.
Noun
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a high speed drill that dentists use to cut into teeth
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