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Modification of an ultrasonic scaler for portable use
Author(s) -
LEJEUNE RONALD C.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1986.tb01590.x
Subject(s) - medicine , sprayer , ultrasonic sensor , unit (ring theory) , orthodontics , mechanical engineering , radiology , mathematics education , mathematics , engineering
SUMMARY To reduce treatment time and muscle fatigue associated with scaling nonambulatory patients at their bedside, a garden sprayer can be adapted to deliver a constant supply of water under pressure to an ultrasonic unit. There have been no significant problems with this arrangement during the 3‐year period of use. Information about the manufactures of the products mentioned in this article may be available from the author. Neither the author nor the American Dental Association has any commercial interests in the products mentioned.