A Triservice Comparison of Dental Scaling Devices: Sonic and Ultrasonic

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: ADA210413 | Open PDF

Abstract:

The purpose of this study by the USAF Dental Investigation Service was to evaluate 14 dental power scalers, including magnetostrictive and piezoelectric ultrasonic scalers as well as sonic scalers. The scalers were first measured and technically evaluated against locally developed standards. They were then mailed to Army, Navy, and Air Force dental clinics where they were clinically evaluated by periodontists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians. The evaluators findings are presented in a format which should help facility-level department chiefs make decisions on which power scalers to purchase for their clinics needs. Keywords Dental equipment Sonic scaler Ultrasonic scaler Scaler comparison Piezoelectric Magnetostrictive.

Author(s):
Drane, Iii., Joe B. ; Matis, Bruce A. ; Sexson, David W.
Author Organization(s):
SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jan 88-Jan 89,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA210413
Pagination:
0053

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USAFSAM-TR-89-4
Task Number(s):
TR
Project Number(s):
NGDA
Monitor Series:
SAM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DENTAL EQUIPMENT, CLINICAL MEDICINE, ULTRASONICS, JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIALS, SCALERS, MAGNETOSTRICTION, AIR FORCE EQUIPMENT, DENTISTRY, COMPARISON, MILITARY PROCUREMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies
Keyword(s):
*DENTAL SCALERS, PE87714F, WUUSAFSAMNGDATRPR
Report Date:
1989 May 01