The Effect of Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Scaler Tip Wear on Root Surface Roughness at Different Working Parameters: An Atomic Force Microscopic and Profilometric Study.

CONCLUSION: The findings of the present study highlighted that scaler tip wear strongly influences the root surface roughness when used at higher tip angulation, lateral force and power settings. Hence, ultrasonic scaler tip wear should be periodically evaluated and should be considered as much as the other working parameters. PMID: 31473708 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology - Category: Dentistry Tags: J Int Acad Periodontol Source Type: research