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john6cl
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I'd like to thank Dr. Daniel for helping me out on my previous thread. I figured I would start a new one for a quick follow-up question. Any answers are welcome!
As I mentioned earlier, I'm having some shallow resin composites replaced on three molars and I would like to avoid any drilling if possible. I'm told that ultrasonic scaling can remove resin composite material, and that this method actually leaves the enamel and dentin unharmed. Can anyone confirm?
I did some research on the matter and plenty of studies discuss how ultrasonic cleaning can wear away the resin composite. However, I can't find much information on ultrasonic scaling as a method of intentional composite removal. I appreciate any insights!
I plan to ask my dentist to use the ultrasonic tip instead of a bur. Do you think they would react kindly?
Thanks so much!!!!
John
As I mentioned earlier, I'm having some shallow resin composites replaced on three molars and I would like to avoid any drilling if possible. I'm told that ultrasonic scaling can remove resin composite material, and that this method actually leaves the enamel and dentin unharmed. Can anyone confirm?
I did some research on the matter and plenty of studies discuss how ultrasonic cleaning can wear away the resin composite. However, I can't find much information on ultrasonic scaling as a method of intentional composite removal. I appreciate any insights!
I plan to ask my dentist to use the ultrasonic tip instead of a bur. Do you think they would react kindly?
Thanks so much!!!!
John