simple, effective, can be used sub nd supragingivally, useful in. tight pockets and in restricted area like furcations
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what biophysical effects are exerted by cavitron
cavitation, acoustic microstreaming- movement of fluid adjacencent to the vibrating tip, generates stresses within the immediate area. + damages bacterial cell membrane
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what needs to happen for cavitation yo happen
microstreaming
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what are the cautions for ultrasonic scalers
emit electromagnetic radiation- can. interfere with cardiac pacemakera (1m distance) so dont use on patients with indwelling cardiac devices . they also generate aerosols- so avoid using on patients with TB, throat and respiratory infections.
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what harm can be caused from ultrascalers to teeth
thermal damage. potential to damage tooth surface with incorrect angulation. avoid areas which have decalcification of enamel as it can capitate lesions
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further cautions with ultra scalers on patients who have :
ceramics, restorations, crowns-bridges, implants
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What does calculus attach to
Back
pellicle on cementum, to enamel
Card 3
Front
what given to patient before the ultrascaler is used
Back
Card 4
Front
What are the inorganic and. organic components of calculus
Back
Card 5
Front
what. probe is used to detect sub gingival calculus
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