Improve Your Ultrasonic Technique

By Julia Cherney, RDH, MS and Michaela Nguyen, RDH, MS

The ability of ultrasonic instrumentation to remove calculus has been well documented. However, ultrasonic instrumentation is a technique-sensitive modality that is neither simple nor easy. Recognizing some of the common misconceptions regarding the use of ultrasonic scalers for calculus removal will help clinicians to optimize their ultrasonic technique to ensure effective patient care.

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