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With an ultrasonic scaler, the dentist can remove tartar from the teeth in a very gentle way, causing minimal or no damage to your teeth and tooth roots, which is crucial. Part of the aim of a hygienic treatment is to make tooth surfaces nice and smooth, because the smoother the surface, the harder it is for plaque to reattach.
Ultrasonic scalers use ultrasonic techniques to remove deposits from teeth and molars. They work mechanically using high vibration energy that effectively blasts away tartar, making it easier to remove. Ultrasonic scalers also create shocks that break down bacteria, so plaque bacteria and tartar can be hygienically washed away from the teeth with a small water jet or an antibacterial mouthwash sprayed from the tip of the scaler. The water jet helps to cool the tip of the ultrasonic scaler and is very effective at washing away debris from the treated tooth. The turbulent action caused by the vibrating tip of the ultrasonic scaler also causes some of the water to break into tiny bubbles. These bubbles help to combat and break down bacteria and create an oxygen-rich environment that is more hostile to harmful anaerobic or oxygen-hating bacteria.
Originally, ultrasonic scalers were only used to remove deposits from the visible tooth surfaces in the mouth, but they can also be used subgingivally, which means they can remove deposits on the gum just below the gum line, cleaning the surface of the tooth roots without damaging them. While teeth are covered with a hard layer of enamel, tooth roots are covered with something called cementum, which is much softer than enamel and easier to damage, so it is vital that any tartar deposits on tooth roots are removed carefully. Ultrasonic scalers can be especially useful if there are signs of gum problems.
Scaling is precision work. Choosing the right ultrasonic instrument is of primary importance for achieving a complete periodontal treatment. Our wide variety of scaler tips gives you the freedom to choose the right dental scaler.
