A Triservice Comparison of Dental Scaling Devices: Sonic and Ultrasonic

Abstract

The purpose of this study by the USAF Dental Investigation Service was to evaluate 14 dental power scalers, including magnetostrictive and piezoelectric ultrasonic scalers as well as sonic scalers. The scalers were first measured and technically evaluated against locally developed standards. They were then mailed to Army, Navy, and Air Force dental clinics where they were clinically evaluated by periodontists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians. The evaluators' findings are presented in a format which should help facility-level department chiefs make decisions on which power scalers to purchase for their clinics' needs. Keywords: Dental equipment; Sonic scaler; Ultrasonic scaler; Scaler comparison; Piezoelectric; Magnetostrictive.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA210413

Entities

People

  • Bruce A. Matis
  • David W. Sexson
  • Joe B. Drane Iii

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Contractors
  • Dental Equipment
  • Dental Prophylaxis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • United States Government

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