Auxiliary Aids

11 important questions on Auxiliary Aids

Therapeutic active ingredient for caries protection

Fluoride

Ultrasonic Magnetostrictive Power Scalers

works through cavitation
18,000-45,000 CPS
all sides are active
Elliptical or orbital strokes

Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Power Scalers

works through cavitation
25,000-50,000 CPS
lateral sides are most active
linear strokes
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Sonic Power Scalers

works with compressed air
2,500-7,000 CPS
all sides are active
elliptical or orbital strokes

Contraindications for the use of power scalers

Demineralized areas
Exposed Dentinal surfaces
Titanium implants
Restorations
Children
Dentures
Communicable diseases
Respiratory conditions
Difficulty swallowing
susceptible to infections
Pacemakers should be fine, but if in doubt, contact physician

Air Polishing Indications and Components

forced air, water and powder of: sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate or glycine
stain and biofilm removal
root detoxification
sealant preparation
orthodontic appliance

Purpose for office mouth rinses

reduce microorganisms and aerosol containment

Therapeutic Mouth rinse and action

Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHX) 0.12%
Bacterialcidal- inhibits growth of bacteria
High substantivity

Therapeutic Mouth rinse Uses

preprocedural rinse
decreases supragingival bacterial plaque formation
adjunct therapy following surgical treatments
Implants
patients at high risk for caries- suppress Streptococcus Mutans

Antimicrobial Mouth rinses Uses

cancer with oral mucositis- rinse with baking soda or saline solution followed by water rinse
Plaque induced gingivitis, slight-to-moderate periodontitis, NUG/NUP- chlorhexidine 2x daily
Alcohol Condition- non-alcohol containing rinses

What is characterized by Severe Perio disease

greater than or = to 5mm CAL
horizontal and vertical bone loss greater than 50% with mobility and furcation involvement

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