title: [Evaluation of the relationships between abrasion and surface alterations after professional tooth cleaning].
abstract: The effects of mechanical plaque removal on the enamel are compared in vitro by quantifying roughness and abrasion. The abrasion values after cleaning with ultrasound devices, polishing paste and abrasive blast units correlate with the roughness values measured.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mahlendorff
mesh_terms: D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000628:therapy*; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D012534:Dental Scaling / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D013499:Surface Properties; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation
vernacular_title: Beurteilung der Beziehungen von Abrasion und Oberflächenveränderung bei professioneller Zahnreinigung.