ultrasonic cleaning

ultrasonic cleaning,

the use of high-frequency vibrations to dislodge deposits from teeth or other objects.

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ultrasonic

beyond the audible range; relating to sound waves having a frequency of more than 20,000 cycles per second.

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ultrasonic cleaning

surgical instruments can be thoroughly cleaned by the use of ultrasonic waves which cause the formation of minute gas bubbles which, when they collapse, form shock waves.

ultrasonic heating

the use of ultrasound for producing localized hyperthermia.

ultrasonic pregnancy diagnosis

see ultrasonography.

ultrasonic probe

used to disintegrate masses internally, e.g. the optic lens.

ultrasonic tooth scaling

the use of vibrations to remove supragingival calculus. See ultrasonic scaler.