Cannot bend distal tip of ring finger...

[HopefulDent]

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hello everyone, i have been a pre-dent for the last couple of years now. i feel that i am unsure if i will be disqualified due to a football injury many years ago. I detached the flexor tendon for the distal tip of my ring finger on my dominant hand. Due to this i cannot bend at the distal end, but am able to bend at the medial joint. I have been told that the first three digits are essential and that the ring finger is only used as a pivot or for stabilization. My injury has not prevented me from any activities... will i be alright as a dentist?

 

[Extirpator]

If you can hold maneuver a pencil, you can handle a drill.

 

[Ryltar]

It's OK. The index finger and thumb do most of the fine motor work depending on your technique. The middle finger adds a little bit more stability but I'm sure you can function without its use.

 

[HopefulDent]

thanks guys

 

[Ryltar]

Most dentists rest their ring finger and pinky on the edge of the patient's mouth. The middle finger is added support for the index.

 

[peerless218]

Most dentists rest their ring finger and pinky on the edge of the patient's mouth. The middle finger is added support for the index.

I actually use my pinky as the pivot point when I am handling a drill. It works pretty well!! You should try it!!!

 

[Ryltar]

It seems that using the pinky and the pinky&ring finger as a pivot point is what most dentists do. It eliminates the slight shakiness from supporting the weight of the drill/cord.

BTW, you should update your status to dental student peerless.

 

[peerless218]

It seems that using the pinky and the pinky&ring finger as a pivot point is what most dentists do. It eliminates the slight shakiness from supporting the weight of the drill/cord.

BTW, you should update your status to dental student peerless.

Hey Ry, what status are you talking about? Sorry for being slow on this matter but I really can't take a hint on this one

 

[bennijai]

Hey Ry, what status are you talking about? Sorry for being slow on this matter but I really can't take a hint on this one

I believe he means your SDN status that says "Pre-Dental." But if my memory is correct you are an applicant for 2010 right? UoP?