Question

A dental mouth mirror is an example of a ____________ patient-care item

Answer 1

A dental mouth mirror is an example of a semi-critical patient-care item.

In dentistry, a dental mouth mirror is an important tool. Dentists used this tool to see the locations in the oral cavity.

The instruments which do not penetrate soft tissues or bones but only contact with non-intact skin are Semi-critical instruments. whenever you use these type of instruments, you should sterilize them after each use.