Comparison of the Efficacy of Calculus Detection Between Ultrasonic Inserts and an Explorer.

Conclusion: Calculus detection was comparable when using the ODU 11/12 explorer, a thin UI and curved UIs on patients with limited amounts of calculus among the three clinicians. Efforts may be focused on developing tactile sensitivity for calculus detection in addition to calculus removal when using thin and curved ultrasonic instruments. Future studies should investigate calculus evaluation utilizing a variety of ultrasonic insert designs, varying amounts of calculus, and levels of clinical experience. PMID: 30643002 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30643002?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - January 17, 2019 Category: Dentistry Tags: J Dent Hyg Source Type: research

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