Subgingival polishing compared to scaling with steel curettes: a clinical pilot study

Abstract

Subgingival polishing with teflon-coated sonic scaler inserts seems to be nearly as effective as conventional scaling. Thus, it may be the instrumentation of choice for maintenance treatment of residual pockets.

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

“…The Cavitron s device was applied at the lowest setting, and the Vector s device in polishing mode. It is known that the exclusive removal of the biofilm with non-destructive instruments leads to wound healing which is comparable with that observed where conventional debriding instruments are used (Bardet et al 1999, Kocher et al 2001b, Nyman et al 1988). Rühling et al (2004) demonstrated that using slimline inserts at low settings, as little cementum was removed as when polishing with cup and polishing paste.…”

Longitudinal Relationship between Plasma Reactive Oxygen Metabolites and Periodontal Condition in the Maintenance Phase of Periodontal Treatment

“…However, it have been indicated that sites with deep PPD showed more attachment level gain after 3 months of scaling and root planning than those with shallow PPD [40]. In addition, it has been also reported that attachment level gain after 3 months of curettage of periodontal pockets was greater in deep PPD than in shallow PPD [41]. Since deep PPD may be affected by periodontal maintenance therapy to a greater extent than shallow PPD, the correlation between changes in CAL and PPD at baseline was negative in our study.…”

Subgingival instrumentation to remove simulated plaque in vitro: influence of operators’ experience and type of instrument

“…To do so, scaling is performed using hand [7,8], ultrasonic [7,9,10] or sonic instruments [11,12]. Whilst hand instrumentation is both challenging and time-consuming but allows direct tactile control [13], power-driven instruments are easier to use and sometimes require less time than hand instruments to successfully debride root surfaces [14].…”