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Engineering Specifics of the Periodontal Curet's Cutting Edge
Author(s) -
Balevi Ben
Publication year - 1996
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.1996.67.4.374
Subject(s) - sharpening , dentistry , enhanced data rates for gsm evolution , periodontal disease , medicine , engineering , computer science , mechanical engineering , artificial intelligence
M uch has been reported on the qualitative, and to some degree, the quantitative effects of wear and sharpening of the periodontal curet's cutting edge. Presented here is an engineering model of the periodontal curet's cutting edge during wear and sharpening, and an estimated life of a typical periodontal curet. Although not confirmed by scientific experiments, this engineering model provides a framework for further scientific analysis. It also gives a clinical appreciation for the longevity of such periodontal instruments. J Periodontol 1996;67:374–378.