Ultrasonic Instrumentation Tips for Premolars
By Kathleen O. Hodges, RDH, MS Mechanized instrumentation for premolar teeth involves appropriate ultrasonic insert and/or tip (UIT) selection and knowledge about crown and root anatomy.…
Category: Instrumentation
Maintain the Cutting Edge of Dental Instruments
Instrument sharpness is key to achieving successful periodontal treatment.
Update on Methods for Oral Biofilm Disruption
Regular personal and professional biofilm removal is key to preventing and treating oral infections.
Instrument Selection for Premolar Teeth
This is key to effective nonsurgical periodontal therapy and periodontal maintenance.
Part 1 of a Two-Part Series: Instrumenting Premolars
The complex root anatomy of these teeth poses a distinct challenge during hand instrumentation.
Troubleshooting Instrumentation of Furcations, Concavities, and Depressions
The use of site-specific ultrasonic inserts/tips can help improve the success of nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
Impact of Joint Hypermobility
Practitioners should self-identify the presence of joint hypermobility and recognize its potential effect on the musculoskeletal system and the effect…
The Bane of Burnished Calculus
Complete removal of all subgingival deposits is a challenge, but leaving burnished calculus behind threatens periodontal health.
Decision Making in Ultrasonic Instrumentation
Sufficient power, proper adaptation, and appropriate stroke activation are integral to successful use of this modality.