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…
Category: Instrumentation
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.
The Blended Approach to Instrumentation
By XXXXX Since 1908, Hu-Friedy has been putting the highest quality, most innovative dental products in the hands of dental professionals worldwide. And today, as…
An Alternative Approach With the Gracey 7/8 Curet
By Michaela Nguyen, RDH, MS Debridement and root planing are integral to the complete removal of contaminants, such as toxins and embedded calculus, from the…
Addressing Patient Discomfort During Ultrasonic Instrumentation
By Kathleen O. Hodges, RDH, MS Ultrasonic instrumentation is an important method of debridement. Its use, however, can cause patient discomfort, especially when incorrect technique…
Role of the Dental Endoscope in Calculus Detection
By Joy B. Osborn, RDH, MA There is no longer mystery surrounding the basic etiologies of chronic adult periodontitis and the roles played by bacterial…
Strategies for Success
By Stacy Matsuda, RDH, BS, MS Patients present at the dental office in varying stages of oral health. While some patients have little to no…
The Importance of Complete Root Coverage
By Stacy Matsuda, RDH, BS, MS Ultrasonic technology has a prominent place in a nonsurgical periodontal therapy armamentarium with good reason.1,2 Ultrasonic therapy is easy to…