Ultrasonic Instrumentation Technique for First Molar Teeth
Successful instrumentation of first molar teeth is integral toachieving and maintaining periodontal health.
Category: Ultrasonics
Ultrasonic Insert/Tip Selection for First Molar Teeth
Choosing the most appropriate ultrasonic inserts/tips for the task at hand is integral to effective ultrasonic instrumentation of this area of the den…
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.…
Improve Your Ultrasonic Technique
Many factors contribute to a clinician’s ability to effectively remove calculus and help patients achieve optimal oral health.
Adapting Site-Specific Ultrasonic Inserts/Tips
These instruments can increase access to difficult-to-reach areas and may help to improve periodontal therapy outcomes.
Achieve Success With Ultrasonic Adaptation
By Alexandra Ochi, RDH, BSDH, Michaela Nguyen, RDH, MS While utilization of magnetostrictive and piezoelectric devices is similar, there are differences in technique. As dental hygienists…
The Right Stuff
By Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS Ultrasonic instrumentation is an integral component of dental hygiene care. Power scaling technique has evolved over the past 35 years…