Efficiency of the Vector<sup>TM</sup>‐system compared with conventional subgingival debridement in vitro and in vivo

Braun, Andreas; Krause, Felix; Hartschen, Vera; Falk, Wolfgang; Jepsen, Søren

doi:10.1111/j.1600-051x.2006.00960.x

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“…Moreover, ultrasonic scalers show a better accessibility to furcations and grooves (Oda et al 2004), and possess a cavitational activity, which has been considered effective for removal of plaque and endotoxins as the theoretical adjunct to the mechanical action of the instrument (Walmsley et al 1988); however, this could not be verified clinically (Petersilka & Flemmig 1999). In accordance with other investigations (Braun et al 2006), ultrasonic debridement revealed a significant reduction of Pg , Pi , Tf , and Td as well as of the amount of all five bacteria in the present study; additionally, the detectable values of the more‐resistant Aa were significantly decreased after 3 months. For the red complex species, significant differences compared with baseline values could be shown even for the 6‐month evaluation.…”

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Microbiological findings after periodontal therapy using curettes, Er:YAG laser, sonic, and ultrasonic scalers

Derdilopoulou

Nonhoff

Neumann

et al. 2007

J Clinic Periodontology

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Aim: To evaluate and compare the microbiological effects of hand instruments, Er:YAG‐laser, sonic, and ultrasonic scalers in patients with chronic periodontitis. Patient perception of each treatment was documented. Material and Methods: From 72 patients, bacterial samples were collected from the deepest pocket in each quadrant (total: 288 sites). A polymerase chain reaction kit estimated the amount of Aggregatibacter (Actinobacillus) actinomycetemcomitans (Aa), Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Prevotella intermedia (Pi), Tannerella forsythensis (Tf), and Treponema denticola (Td) at baseline as well as 3 and 6 months after therapy. One quadrant in each patient was randomly assigned to curettes (H‐group), Er:YAG laser (L‐group), sonic device (S‐group), or ultrasonic device (U‐group). Results: Three months post‐operatively, the amounts of Pg, Pi, Tf, and Td were significantly reduced in all groups. Laser and sonic instrumentation failed to reduce Aa. Six months after therapy, significant differences were still detected for Pg (L‐ and U‐group), for Pi and Tf (S‐group), and for Td (L‐, S‐ and U‐group). Patients rated ultrasonic treatment as more preferable than hand and laser instrumentation. Conclusion: The various treatment methods resulted in a comparable reduction of the evaluated periodontal pathogens, and bacterial increase was only partially different 6 months post‐operatively. Ultrasonic instrumentation caused less discomfort.

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Microbiological findings after periodontal therapy using curettes, Er:YAG laser, sonic, and ultrasonic scalers

Derdilopoulou

Nonhoff

Neumann

et al. 2007

J Clinic Periodontology

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“…A series of articles have compared the Vector system with hand scaling of teeth both in vitro and in vivo (Braun et al 2003, 2005a, b, 2006). The clinical studies follow a similar pattern in that they have used four variables (1) hand instrumentation with Gracey curettes, (2) a traditional ultrasonic system (US) (3) Vector with hydroxyl apatite (VHA) polishing fluid and (4) Vector with a silicon carbide (VSC) containing abrasive fluid.…”

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Advances in power driven pocket/root instrumentation

Walmsley

Lea

Landini

et al. 2008

J Clinic Periodontology

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“…The Vectorä system is recommended for use in conjunction with irrigation fluids containing hydroxyapatite or silicon carbide. Although this system removes calculus efficiently (Braun et al, 2002), the efficiency of removal is dependent on the abrasive fluid used.…”

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Detection, removal and prevention of calculus: Literature Review

Kamath

Nayak

2014

The Saudi Dental Journal

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Dental plaque is considered to be a major etiological factor in the development of periodontal disease. Accordingly, the elimination of supra- and sub-gingival plaque and calculus is the cornerstone of periodontal therapy. Dental calculus is mineralized plaque; because it is porous, it can absorb various toxic products that can damage the periodontal tissues. Hence, calculus should be accurately detected and thoroughly removed for adequate periodontal therapy. Many techniques have been used to identify and remove calculus deposits present on the root surface. The purpose of this review was to compile the various methods and their advantages for the detection and removal of calculus.

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Efficiency of the Vector^TM‐system compared with conventional subgingival debridement in vitro and in vivo

Abstract: Using the Vector -system, root surfaces can be debrided as thoroughly as with conventional instruments. However, treatment is more time consuming than conventional debridement.

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Microbiological findings after periodontal therapy using curettes, Er:YAG laser, sonic, and ultrasonic scalers

Microbiological findings after periodontal therapy using curettes, Er:YAG laser, sonic, and ultrasonic scalers

Advances in power driven pocket/root instrumentation

Detection, removal and prevention of calculus: Literature Review

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Efficiency of the VectorTM‐system compared with conventional subgingival debridement in vitro and in vivo

Abstract: Using the Vector -system, root surfaces can be debrided as thoroughly as with conventional instruments. However, treatment is more time consuming than conventional debridement.

Cited by 24 publications

References 32 publications

Microbiological findings after periodontal therapy using curettes, Er:YAG laser, sonic, and ultrasonic scalers

Microbiological findings after periodontal therapy using curettes, Er:YAG laser, sonic, and ultrasonic scalers

Advances in power driven pocket/root instrumentation

Detection, removal and prevention of calculus: Literature Review

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Efficiency of the Vector^TM‐system compared with conventional subgingival debridement in vitro and in vivo