Abstract
The purpose of the present investigation was to compare the effectiveness of a scaling bur and conventional Gracey curettes in vivo. Ten teeth scheduled for extraction were scaled and root planed thoroughly before extraction. The instrumented areas were observed using SEM. Scaling with a No. 12 fluted carbide bur was more effective in removing debris and plaque than were conventional Gracey curettes. Because of the aggressive nature of the process, a certain learning curve is necessary to get accustomed to bur scaling; otherwise, dentinal hypersensitivity and patient discomfort may be increased.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 370-377 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Aug 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Comparison of the effectiveness of scaling and root planing in vivo using hand vs rotary instruments. / Dibart, Serge; Capri, Diego; Casavecchia, Piero; Nunn, Martha E.; Skobe, Ziedonis.
In: International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Vol. 24, No. 4, 08.2004, p. 370-377.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Comparison of the effectiveness of scaling and root planing in vivo using hand vs rotary instruments
AU - Dibart, Serge
AU - Capri, Diego
AU - Casavecchia, Piero
AU - Nunn, Martha E.
AU - Skobe, Ziedonis
PY - 2004/8
Y1 - 2004/8
N2 - The purpose of the present investigation was to compare the effectiveness of a scaling bur and conventional Gracey curettes in vivo. Ten teeth scheduled for extraction were scaled and root planed thoroughly before extraction. The instrumented areas were observed using SEM. Scaling with a No. 12 fluted carbide bur was more effective in removing debris and plaque than were conventional Gracey curettes. Because of the aggressive nature of the process, a certain learning curve is necessary to get accustomed to bur scaling; otherwise, dentinal hypersensitivity and patient discomfort may be increased.
AB - The purpose of the present investigation was to compare the effectiveness of a scaling bur and conventional Gracey curettes in vivo. Ten teeth scheduled for extraction were scaled and root planed thoroughly before extraction. The instrumented areas were observed using SEM. Scaling with a No. 12 fluted carbide bur was more effective in removing debris and plaque than were conventional Gracey curettes. Because of the aggressive nature of the process, a certain learning curve is necessary to get accustomed to bur scaling; otherwise, dentinal hypersensitivity and patient discomfort may be increased.
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M3 - Article
VL - 24
SP - 370
EP - 377
JO - International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry
JF - International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry
SN - 0198-7569
IS - 4
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