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ultrasonic cleaning |
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ultrasonic cleaning,
the use of high-frequency vibrations to dislodge deposits from teeth or other objects. ultrasonic beyond the audible range; relating to sound waves having a frequency of more than 20,000 cycles per second. 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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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