The Sharpening of Scaling Instruments. I. An Examination of Principles.
Abstract
The theory and practice of sharpening are discussed with particular emphasis upon dental scalers and periodontal curettes. Various cutting modes and edge characteristics are described together with the special requirements they present in sharpening. Different approaches to sharpening are examined. Stress is placed on the advantages of using powered rotary stones on the sides of the blades instead of the blade face when sharpening scalers and curettes. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 19, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA025166
Entities
People
- Marvin P. Levin
- Omer E. Paquette
Organizations
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center