Week 9

Question 1

What are some systemic contraindications to using an ultrasonic?

Answer 1

Pacemalers
Communicable diseases (TB)
Severely medically compromised patients (AIDS)
Patients at respiratory risk (Severe asthma)
Patients with dysphasia

Question 2

What are some dental contraindicaitons to using an ultrasonic?

Answer 2

Titanium implants
Restorative materials
Areas of demineralization
Hypersensitive teeth
Deciduous teeth

Question 3

What are some benefits to using an ultrasonic?

Answer 3

Reduced clinician fatigue
Less repetitive stress
Increased access
Less tissue distention
Potential for antimicrobial delivery
Benefits of lavage
No sharpenting
Bacteriocidal effect

Question 4

Cavitational effect of ultrasonics

Answer 4

the rapid formation and subsequent collapse of millions of microscopic bubbles in a liquid

Question 5

What should be the ultrasonic tuning for medium to heavy debris?

Answer 5

In phase

Question 6

What should be the ultrasonic tuning for light debris removal?

Answer 6

Out of phase

Question 7

How to set up ultrasonic

Answer 7

1) Check it out
2) Plug in electricity
3) Plug in water line
4) Turn on power switch and check for green light
5) Attach handpiece and select tip
6) Hold footpedal to fill handpiece with water, run for 30 seconds, look for bubbles at top
7) adjust water power until there is mist and water dripping
8) Use blue barrier tape to protect nozels
9) make sure pt is wearing safety glasses and bib