Adapting Site-Specific Ultrasonic Inserts/Tips

By Kristel Caganap, RDH, MSDH; Joan Beleno Sanchez, RDH, BSDH, BAS; and Michaela Nguyen, RDH, MS

During nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT), a blended approach with hand and powered instrumentation is optimal to achieve full mouth debridement.¹ A standard straight ultrasonic insert/tip (UIT) is most commonly used for initial moderate to heavy deposit removal. As probing depth increases, however, the ability to reach the base of the pocket is compromised due to this UIT’s design limitations.¹ 

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