modes of action of scalers

Question 1

describe mechanical abrading action

Answer 1

mixture of movements mechanically abrading and chipping away at calculus deposits on the root surface

Question 2

describe cavitational effects

Answer 2

coolant water produced air bubbles which implode and release shock waves
shock waves remove the plaque and calculus from the root surface

Question 3

describe the effects of acoustic streaming

Answer 3

vigorous movements of water around the tip helps to remove some surface deposits and disrupt plaque colonies