A comparative scanning electron microscopy study between the effect of an ultrasonic scaler, reciprocating handpiece, and combined approach on the root surface topography in subgingival debridement

• Main Authors: Leonardo Dassatti (Author), Paolo Francesco Manicone (Author), Selenia Lauricella (Author), Roberta Pastorino (Author), Pierfrancesco Filetici (Author), Fabrizio Nicoletti (Author), Antonio D'Addona (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of root‐shape inserts mounted on a reciprocating handpiece during the procedure of root surface debridement (RSD) on extracted teeth. Three different approaches were compared: ultrasonic scaling, employment of root‐shape inserts mounte...