pi·e·zo·e·lec·tric ul·tra·son·ic de·vice

(pē-ā'zō-ĕ-lek'trik ŭl'tră-son'ik dĕ-vīs')

An electronically powered tool that uses the rapid energy vibrations of a powered instrument tip to fracture calculus from the tooth surface and clean the environment of a periodontal pocket. This device consists of a portable electronic generator, a handpiece, and instrument inserts. The instrument tip of a piezoelectric instrument vibrates at 24,000-34,000 cycles per second.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

pi·e·zo·e·lec·tric ul·tra·son·ic de·vice

(pē-ā'zō-ĕ-lek'trik ŭl'tră-son'ik dĕ-vīs')

Electronically powered tool that uses rapid energy vibrations of a powered instrument tip to fracture calculus from tooth surfaces and clean environment of periodontal pocket; consists of a portable electronic generator, a handpiece, and instrument inserts.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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Enamel and dentin surface finishing influence on the roughness and microshear bond strength of a lithium silicate glass-ceramic for laminate veneers

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