Auxiliary Aids
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Therapeutic active ingredient for caries protection
Ultrasonic Magnetostrictive Power Scalers
18,000-45,000 CPS
all sides are active
Elliptical or orbital strokes
Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Power Scalers
25,000-50,000 CPS
lateral sides are most active
linear strokes
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Sonic Power Scalers
2,500-7,000 CPS
all sides are active
elliptical or orbital strokes
Contraindications for the use of power scalers
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
stain and biofilm removal
root detoxification
sealant preparation
orthodontic appliance
Purpose for office mouth rinses
Therapeutic Mouth rinse and action
Bacterialcidal- inhibits growth of bacteria
High substantivity
Therapeutic Mouth rinse Uses
decreases supragingival bacterial plaque formation
adjunct therapy following surgical treatments
Implants
patients at high risk for caries- suppress Streptococcus Mutans
Antimicrobial Mouth rinses Uses
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
horizontal and vertical bone loss greater than 50% with mobility and furcation involvement
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