Ultrasonic Therapy in the 21st Century

By Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS, Stacy Matsuda, RDH, BS, MS, Nancy Kiehl, RDH, MS

Ultrasonic instrumentation technique protocols have gradually evolved over the past 35 years according to advancements in technology and theoretical interpretation of the literature. The key tenet of scaling and planing, however, remains the same—calculus removal is integral to reducing inflammation, improving tissue response, and stabilizing disease status. Biofilm removal alone without thorough calculus removal is not sufficient to maintain periodontal health.

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