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what is the name of the ultrasonic scaler we use in pre-clinical skills?
The Cavitron
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what is the name of the ultrasonic scaler we use in pre-clinical skills?
The Cavitron
what is the ultrasonic unit composed of?
electric power generator handpiece insert with a working tip
How many strokes are delivered by an ultrasonic scaler?
25,000 small mechanical strokes
How many strokes are delivered by a sonic scaler?
16.000
What is the difference between an ultrasonic scaler and a sonic scaler?
ultrasonic is a stand alone product, higher stroke volume - sonic is a direct extension of dental chair, lower stroke volume, convenient
Why is the water spray essential when using an ultrasonic scaler?
the small mechanical strokes general friction which causes heat - water spray cools the vibrating tip to prevent pulpal damage
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
what is the name of the ultrasonic scaler we use in pre-clinical skills? | The Cavitron |
what is the ultrasonic unit composed of? | electric power generator handpiece insert with a working tip |
How many strokes are delivered by an ultrasonic scaler? | 25,000 small mechanical strokes |
How many strokes are delivered by a sonic scaler? | 16.000 |
What is the difference between an ultrasonic scaler and a sonic scaler? | ultrasonic is a stand alone product, higher stroke volume - sonic is a direct extension of dental chair, lower stroke volume, convenient |
Why is the water spray essential when using an ultrasonic scaler? | the small mechanical strokes general friction which causes heat - water spray cools the vibrating tip to prevent pulpal damage |
what seating position would you use to scale the labial surface of the lower anteriors? | 7 o’clock positon |
what seating position would you use to scale the lingual surface of the lower anteriors? | 7 o’clock position |
what seating position would you use to scale the buccal surface of the upper right posterior teeth? | 9 o’clock position |
what seating position would you use to scale the buccal surface of the lower right posterior teeth? | the 9 o’clock position |
what seating position would you use to scale the lingual surface of the lower left posterior teeth? | 9 o’clock |
what seating position would you use to scale the buccal surface of the lower left posterior teeth? | 11 o’clock |
what seating position would you use to scale the lingual surface of the lower right posterior teeth? | 11 o’clock |
what seating position would you use to scale the palatal surface of the upper right posterior teeth? | 11 o’clock |
what seating position would you use to scale the buccal & palatal surfaces of the upper left posterior teeth? | 11 o’clock |
what seating position would you use to scale the labial & palatal surfaces of the upper anterior teeth? | 11 o’clock |
what does the Cavitron FSI 10 tip look like and where is it used? | straight shank - used on all accessible tooth surfaces |
what does the Cavitron FSI 100 tip look like and where is it used? | 2 bended shank - good for posterior teeth |
what does the Cavitron FSI 1000 tip look like and where is it used? | 3 bended shank - good for posterior teeth, interproximal surfaces and line angles of teeth |
what does the Cavitron FSI 3 Beavertail tip look like and where is it used? | looks like a beavertail lol - used for larger calculus deposits anywhere in mouth |
what does the Cavitron FSI slimLINE 10s tip look like and where is it used? | straight shank - anywhere |
what does the Cavitron FSI slimLINE 1000 tip look like and where is it used? | triple bend shank - interproximal areas and line angles, posterior |
what does the Cavitron FSI slimLINE 10r tip look like and where is it used? | curved shank - posterior teeth on right side |
what does the Cavitron FSI slimLINE 10l tip look like and where is it used? | curved shank - posterior teeth on the left side |