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The Sharpening of Scaling Instruments: II. A Preferred Technique
Author(s) -
Paquette Omer E.,
Levin Marvin P.
Publication year - 1977
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.1977.48.3.169
Subject(s) - library science , center (category theory) , psychology , gerontology , medicine , computer science , crystallography , chemistry
The authors' preferred procedure for sharpening scalers and curettes is described in detail; powered rotary stones are used in grinding the sides of the blade. Selected sharpening materials are discussed and evaluated and the control and removal of edge burrs are described. A regular sharpening schedule is recommended, both to simplify sharpening and to extend the useful life of the armamentarium.