module 26- on exam 3 Flashcards
use a rapidly vibrating irrigated working-end to dislodge calculus from the tooth surface, disrupt plaque biofilm and flush out bacteria from the periodontal pocket
powered instrumentation devices
a powered ultrasonic device may consist of:
an ultrasonic generator and a handpiece with interchangeable instrument working-ends or inserts
convert air pressure into high frequency sound waves that produce vibrations of the powered working-end; low frequency of 3000 to 8000 cycles per second-driven by compressed air from dental unit
sonic powered device
convert electrical energy into high frequency sound waves that produce rapid vibrations of the powered working end. 18000 to 50000 cycles per second
ultrasonic powered devices
ultrasonic divided into
piezo and magneto devices
use electrical energy to activate crystals within the handpiece to produce vibrations of the powered working-end
piezoelectric devices
transfer electrical energy to metal stacks or a ferrous rod to produce vibrations of the powered working-end
magnetostrictive devices
constant flushing action within the periodontal pocket is termed
fluid lavage
the formation of tiny bubbles when the water stream contacts the vibrating working end
cavitation
when the tiny bubbles collapse, they produce shock waves that may alter of destroy bacteria by
tearing the bacterial cell walls
the measure of how many times a powered working-end vibrates per second
frequency
a measure of how far the powered working end moves back and forth during one cycle
amplitude
the ______ of a powered instrument is primarily determined by a combination of frequency and amplitude
cleaning efficiency
a combination of low frequency(few vibrations) and amplitude(short strokes) is ideal for
disruption of plaque biofilm from the root surface(deplaquing)
a combination of high frequency(many vibrations) combined with high amplitude(long strokes) is ideal for the removal of
tenacious calculus deposits