Application and development of ultrasonics in dentistry

Yen-Liang Chen; Hao-Hueng Chang; Yu-Chih Chiang; Chun-Pin Lin

doi:10.1016/j.jfma.2013.05.007

Application and development of ultrasonics in dentistry

J Formos Med Assoc. 2013 Nov;112(11):659-65. doi: 10.1016/j.jfma.2013.05.007. Epub 2013 Jun 27.

Authors

Yen-Liang Chen¹, Hao-Hueng Chang, Yu-Chih Chiang, Chun-Pin Lin

Affiliation

¹ Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry and National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.

PMID: 23810702
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2013.05.007

Abstract

Since the 1950s, dentistry's ultrasonic instruments have developed rapidly. Because of better visualization, operative convenience, and precise cutting ability, ultrasonic instruments are widely and efficiently applied in the dental field. This article describes the development and improvement of ultrasonic instruments in several dental fields. Although some issues still need clarification, the results of previous studies indicate that ultrasonic instruments have a high potential to become convenient and efficient dental tools and deserve further development.

Keywords: dentistry; piezoelectric ultrasonics; ultrasonic instruments.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Dentistry / methods*
Equipment Design
Humans
Ultrasonic Therapy / instrumentation*
Ultrasonic Therapy / trends*
Ultrasonics* / instrumentation