Effects of Ultrasonic Dental Scaling on Pulp Vitality in Dogs: An Experimental Study

摘要: We investigated whether dental pulpal damage is produced as a result of the application an ultrasonic scaler commonly used in clinical veterinary dentistry. Using methods developed preliminary studies, we examined six dogs. The radiographic thickness dentin and pulp cavity was measured. applied to maxillary mandibular premolar teeth for 30, 60, or 90 seconds, without use water coolant. temperatures room, canal on untreated incisor teeth, cheek, gingival sulcus, affected were recorded using probe with thermistor attached resistivity meter inserted depth 1 mm. Two weeks following scaling, extracted microscopic examination. In another dog serving control, temperature increased between 45°C (113°F) 47°C (117°F) removed examination 15 days later. concluded that app...