A new prophylaxis instrument: effect on enamel alterations.
A study was made to determine the efficacy of a new jet abrasive tooth-polishing device and its effect on enamel surfaces. Extracted teeth with extrinsic stain were polished with the jet abrasive. Smoothed enamel surfaces were polished with the jet abrasive, a rubber cup with paste, and an ultrasonic instrument. The surface alterations were then compared.
D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D003762:Dental Instruments; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000473:pathology; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy*