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A Comparative Study of Ultrasonic Generators and Hand Instruments
Author(s) -
Ewen Sol J.,
Scopp Irwin W.,
Witkin Roy T.,
OrtizJunceda Manuel
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1976.47.2.82
Subject(s) - dentistry , medicine , ultrasonic sensor , scaling , periodontal disease , gingival and periodontal pocket , orthodontics , radiology , mathematics , geometry
A 6-month study project utilized four human subjects and a total of 63 biopsies which were obtained from gingiva treated by hand scaling, Alpha-Sonic scaling and Cavitron. These were compared with controls (untreated specimens). Microsections of soft tissues taken immediately and after 1 and 2 weeks were evaluated. The clinical acceptability of Alpha-Sonic as a working tool for periodontal scaling is to be noted.