Which function is NOT typically associated with the use of the Woodson instrument?

The Woodson instrument is primarily designed for carrying moldable dental materials and contouring these materials during dental procedures. Its specific design features a paddle on one end that is used to mix, carry, and place materials such as impression compounds or temporary filling materials.

Cutting hard tissue is not a function associated with the Woodson. Instruments intended for this purpose include burs and handpieces specifically designed for hard tissue manipulation in dental settings. The Woodson does not possess the structural capability or the intended use for cutting hard tissue, making it unsuitable for that purpose.

The other functions, such as carrying moldable materials, contouring dental materials, and condensing amalgam, are indeed typical for the Woodson instrument, highlighting its role in manipulating and applying softer materials used in restorative dentistry.