Removing carious dentin using a polymer instrument without anesthesia versus a carbide bur with anesthesia

Article Abstract:

Clinical outcomes and patient preferences for a new rotary polymer instrument used without local anesthesia (LA) to remove infected dentin is compared to carbide bur technique with LA. Study findings indicate that 70 percent of patients preferred the new instrument.

Patient outcomes, Comparative analysis, Anesthesia in dentistry, Dental anesthesia, Dental restorations, Dentin

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The effects of periodontal instrument handle design on hand muscle load and pinch force

Article Abstract:

Threat of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) by dentists due to manual scaling is presented. Importance of choosing instruments with large diameter and light weight to reduce risk of MSD is also presented

Offices and clinics of dentists, Offices of Dentists, Dentists, Prevention, Risk factors, Diseases, Musculoskeletal diseases

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Inability of laser and rotary instrumentation to eliminate root canal infection

Article Abstract:

A study evaluating whether laser instrumentation and rotary instrumentation can eliminate Enterococcus faecalis (root canal infection) in anterior, single-rooted teeth, is presented.

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Science & research, Lasers for Medicine, Research, Enterococcal infections, Lasers in medicine, Medical lasers

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