Cavitation in a periodontal pocket by an ultrasonic dental scaler: A numerical investigation
Periodontal pockets are spaces or holes surrounded by teeth under the gum line. These pockets can become filled with infection-causing bacteria resulting in tissue, bone, and tooth loss. Cavitation produced by the oscillating tip of dental ultrasonic scalers plays a significant role in routine perio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-11-01
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| Series: | Ultrasonics Sonochemistry |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350417722002747 |