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You X, Wu X, Chen S. Effects of a new magnetostrictive ultrasonic scaler and a traditional piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler on root surfaces and patient complaints. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6601. [PMID: 38503814 PMCID: PMC10951197 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57037-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Tooth wear and pain are the primary concerns of patients undergoing periodontal scaling. The aims of this study were to compare the effects of a new magnetostrictive ultrasonic scaler and a traditional piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler on tooth surface roughness and calculus removal and to determine their impacts on patient discomfort during supragingival cleaning. This article had two parts: an in vitro study and a clinical study. In the in vitro study, thirty teeth with subgingival calculus were randomly assigned to two scaling treatment groups: magnetostrictive scalers (n = 15) and piezoelectric scalers (n = 15). Surface roughness measurements were taken at baseline and after scaling, and the root samples were visualised by SEM after scaling. Additionally, a single-centre randomised split-mouth clinical trial was conducted. Eighty-five participants diagnosed with chronic gingivitis or periodontitis were randomly assigned to receive supragingival scaling. The magnetostrictive scaler was used in half of the mouths (n = 85), and the piezoelectric scaler was used in the other half of the mouths (n = 85). Data on pain, noise, and vibration were collected using a VAS questionnaire, and the operating time was recorded. In both in vitro and clinical studies, magnetostrictive scalers were reported to be more effective than piezoelectric scalers in removing dental deposits (P < 0.05). Additionally, the root surface after scaling with the magnetostrictive scaler was smoother than that after scaling with the piezoelectric scaler in the in vitro study (P = 0.02). SEM examination also revealed that fewer dental materials were lost after instrumentation with the magnetostrictive scaler than after instrumentation with the piezoelectric scaler. Piezoelectric scalers caused less discomfort to patients in terms of pain, noise, and vibration than magnetostrictive scalers (P < 0.05). According to this clinical study, the magnetostrictive scaler caused more discomfort during supragingival scaling than the piezoelectric scaler. Moreover, the magnetostrictive scaler was also more efficient and produced a smoother root surface with less material loss after scaling than the piezoelectric scaler, as demonstrated in the in vitro study.
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- Xiaoqing You
- Fujian Biological Materials Engineering and Technology Center of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, 246 Yangqiao Zhong Rd, Fuzhou, 350002, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Biological Materials Engineering and Technology Center of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, 246 Yangqiao Zhong Rd, Fuzhou, 350002, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Biological Materials Engineering and Technology Center of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, 246 Yangqiao Zhong Rd, Fuzhou, 350002, Fujian, China.
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Niemiec B, Gawor J, Nemec A, Clarke D, McLeod K, Tutt C, Gioso M, Steagall PV, Chandler M, Morgenegg G, Jouppi R. World Small Animal Veterinary Association Global Dental Guidelines. J Small Anim Pract 2020; 61:E36-E161. [PMID: 32715504 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Dental, oral, and maxillofacial diseases are some of the most common problems in small animal veterinary practice. These conditions create significant pain as well as localized and potentially systemic infection. As such, the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) believes that un- and under treated oral and dental diseases pose a significant animal welfare concern. Dentistry is an area of veterinary medicine which is still widely ignored and is subject to many myths and misconceptions. Effective teaching of veterinary dentistry in the veterinary school is the key to progression in this field of veterinary medicine, and to the improvement of welfare for all our patients globally. These guidelines were developed to provide veterinarians with the information required to understand best practices for dental therapy and create realistic minimum standards of care. Using the three-tiered continuing education system of WSAVA, the guidelines make global equipment and therapeutic recommendations and highlight the anaesthetic and welfare requirements for small animal patients. This document contains information on common oral and dental pathologies, diagnostic procedures (an easily implementable and repeatable scoring system for dental health, dental radiography and radiology) and treatments (periodontal therapy, extractions). Further, there are sections on anaesthesia and pain management for dental procedures, home dental care, nutritional information, and recommendations on the role of the universities in improving veterinary dentistry. A discussion of the deleterious effects of anaesthesia free dentistry (AFD) is included, as this procedure is ineffective at best and damaging at worst. Throughout the document the negative effects of undiagnosed and/or treated dental disease on the health and well-being of our patients, and how this equates to an animal welfare issue, is discussed.
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Bellows J, Berg ML, Dennis S, Harvey R, Lobprise HB, Snyder CJ, Stone AE, Van de Wetering AG. 2019 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats*. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2019; 55:49-69. [DOI: 10.5326/jaaha-ms-6933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The 2019 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats outline a comprehensive approach to support companion animal practices in improving the oral health and often, the quality of life of their canine and feline patients. The guidelines are an update of the 2013 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats. A photographically illustrated, 12-step protocol describes the essential steps in an oral health assessment, dental cleaning, and periodontal therapy. Recommendations are given for general anesthesia, pain management, facilities, and equipment necessary for safe and effective delivery of care. To promote the wellbeing of dogs and cats through decreasing the adverse effects and pain of periodontal disease, these guidelines emphasize the critical role of client education and effective, preventive oral healthcare.
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- Jan Bellows
- From All Pets Dental, Weston, Florida (J.B.); Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, Lawrence, Kansas (M.L.B.); Stratham-Newfields Veterinary Hospital, Newfields, New Hampshire (S.D.); Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee (R.H.); Main Street Veterinary Dental Hospital, Flower Mount, Texas (H.B.L.); Department o
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- From All Pets Dental, Weston, Florida (J.B.); Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, Lawrence, Kansas (M.L.B.); Stratham-Newfields Veterinary Hospital, Newfields, New Hampshire (S.D.); Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee (R.H.); Main Street Veterinary Dental Hospital, Flower Mount, Texas (H.B.L.); Department o
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- From All Pets Dental, Weston, Florida (J.B.); Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, Lawrence, Kansas (M.L.B.); Stratham-Newfields Veterinary Hospital, Newfields, New Hampshire (S.D.); Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee (R.H.); Main Street Veterinary Dental Hospital, Flower Mount, Texas (H.B.L.); Department o
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- From All Pets Dental, Weston, Florida (J.B.); Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, Lawrence, Kansas (M.L.B.); Stratham-Newfields Veterinary Hospital, Newfields, New Hampshire (S.D.); Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee (R.H.); Main Street Veterinary Dental Hospital, Flower Mount, Texas (H.B.L.); Department o
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- From All Pets Dental, Weston, Florida (J.B.); Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, Lawrence, Kansas (M.L.B.); Stratham-Newfields Veterinary Hospital, Newfields, New Hampshire (S.D.); Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee (R.H.); Main Street Veterinary Dental Hospital, Flower Mount, Texas (H.B.L.); Department o
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- From All Pets Dental, Weston, Florida (J.B.); Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, Lawrence, Kansas (M.L.B.); Stratham-Newfields Veterinary Hospital, Newfields, New Hampshire (S.D.); Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee (R.H.); Main Street Veterinary Dental Hospital, Flower Mount, Texas (H.B.L.); Department o
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- From All Pets Dental, Weston, Florida (J.B.); Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, Lawrence, Kansas (M.L.B.); Stratham-Newfields Veterinary Hospital, Newfields, New Hampshire (S.D.); Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee (R.H.); Main Street Veterinary Dental Hospital, Flower Mount, Texas (H.B.L.); Department o
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- From All Pets Dental, Weston, Florida (J.B.); Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, Lawrence, Kansas (M.L.B.); Stratham-Newfields Veterinary Hospital, Newfields, New Hampshire (S.D.); Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee (R.H.); Main Street Veterinary Dental Hospital, Flower Mount, Texas (H.B.L.); Department o
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Holmstrom SE, Bellows J, Juriga S, Knutson K, Niemiec BA, Perrone J. 2013 AAHA dental care guidelines for dogs and cats. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2013; 49:75-82. [PMID: 23443202 DOI: 10.5326/jaaha-ms-4013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Veterinary dentistry is constantly progressing. The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for the practice of companion animal dentistry for the veterinary profession. Dental care is necessary to provide optimum health and optimize quality of life. Untreated diseases of the oral cavity are painful and can contribute to local and systemic diseases. This article includes guidelines for preventive oral health care, client communication, evaluation, dental cleaning, and treatment. In addition, materials and equipment necessary to perform a medically appropriate procedure are described.
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Lumbis RH, Gregory SP, Baillie S. Evaluation of a dental model for training veterinary students. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION 2012; 39:128-135. [PMID: 22717999 DOI: 10.3138/jvme.1011.108r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Periodontal disease has deleterious effects on an animal's health and potentially serious implications for its welfare. Consequently, veterinarians frequently perform routine periodontal treatment in small-animal practice. One would therefore assume that small-animal dentistry would constitute a core component of a veterinary curriculum. However, most practitioners received little or no formal training in dentistry during their veterinary degrees, and the amount of instruction students currently receive is variable, often with limited opportunities to practice. At the Royal Veterinary College, a prototype dental model was developed to address the lack of practical training; it was made using ceramic tiles, silicone sealant, and grout to emulate teeth, gingiva, and calculus, respectively. A study was conducted with third-year veterinary students to compare the outcomes of learning to perform a professional dental cleaning using a model (group A) or a video (group B). Performance was assessed using an objective structured clinical examination. Students in group A scored significantly better than those in group B (p<.001). All students also completed a questionnaire evaluating attitudes toward the use of a dental model in learning dentistry-related skills. All students identified a model as a potentially valuable learning tool to supplement existing teaching methods and facilitate the acquisition of small-animal dentistry skills. The dental model has the potential to equip students with useful, practical skills in a safe and risk-free environment.
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- Rachel H Lumbis
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London, Hatfield, UK.
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Fichtel T, Crha M, Langerová E, Biberauer G, Vla ín M. Observations on the effects of scaling and polishing methods on enamel. J Vet Dent 2009; 25:231-5. [PMID: 19271410 DOI: 10.1177/089875640802500402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study compared several techniques of manual and power instrument supragingival scaling and subsequent polishing with different methods. Observations were made to determine if there was an optimal method of enamel surface treatment based on the efficacy of the polishing and damage to the enamel. The maxillary fourth premolar and canine teeth were used as experimental teeth. These teeth were extracted after treatment and immersed in 10% buffered formalin solution for further processing and evaluation using electron microscopy. Our observations indicated that the most effective method for scaling and enamel protection during periodontal treatment was provided by power instrumentation followed by polishing using a soft polishing wheel with pumice paste.
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- Tomás Fichtel
- University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic.
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Holmstrom SE, Bellows J, Colmery B, Conway ML, Knutson K, Vitoux J. AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2005; 41:277-83. [PMID: 16141178 DOI: 10.5326/0410277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for the practice of companion animal dentistry for the veterinary profession. Dental care is necessary to provide optimum health and quality of life. Diseases of the oral cavity, if left untreated, are often painful and can contribute to other local or systemic diseases. This paper includes guidelines for materials and equipment, dental cleaning and evaluation, client communication, and pet home care.
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