A new ultrasonic device in maintenance therapy: perception of pain and clinical efficacy

Abstract

In maintenance therapy, clinical efficacy of the vector device is comparable with that of conventional ultrasonic device. It makes no difference whether the ultrasonic device at a reduced power setting or the Vector device is used, since patients perceive both instruments as causing very little pain.

A systematic review on the patient perception of periodontal treatment using air polishing devices

“…For many teeth, the removal of biofilm therefore becomes the sole focus of attention in subsequent SPT. Conventional instrumentation using curettes and ultrasonic devices may cause pain . Consistently, an increased discomfort was described by the patients treated in the control group of the included studies .…”

Clinical Effectiveness of Diode Laser Therapy as an Adjunct to Non‐Surgical Periodontal Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Study

“…Non‐surgical periodontal therapy, which is the primary recommended approach to control periodontal infection, is based on the removal of supragingival and subgingival calculus and bacterial biofilms using hand instruments and ultrasonic scalers. Although systemic reviews have indicated a similar improvement in clinical parameters after the use of hand and ultrasonic instrumentation, 5,6 ultrasonic root debridement has been favored by some researchers because of increased efficiency 6,7 . Moreover, compared with manual instrumentation, ultrasonic instrumentation requires less time and physical effort 8 .…”

Comparison between Soft Gelatin Capsule Containing Ibuprofen and Ibuprofen Regular Tablet in Pain Control Following Scaling and Root Planing

“…A less painful treatment might increase patient compliance and may give a better prognosis for periodontal therapy (8). The ideal anaesthetic agent is characterized by comfortable and pain-free administration, fast onset, adequate duration, and minimal adverse effects.…”