If you're looking for state-of-the-art equipment that will speed up treatment time in your dental practice while still allowing you to provide quality care for your patients, you need an ultrasonic scaler. Ultrasonic scalers utilize piezo technology, which operate at a higher frequency than most electronic scalers, which means you'll put less of your own energy into deep cleanings. Here are just four of the reasons why you need an ultrasonic scaler in your office.

Easier on Your Hands

When it comes to removing plaque from teeth, the process can be very stressful on your hands. This is particularly true when it comes to cases of severe periodontitis. If you're using traditional scaling tools, you'll be using your own strength to remove the deep deposits of plaque and calculi. However, with piezo technology, the ultrasonic scaler will do all the hard work for you. All you'll have to do is guide the scaler across the surface of the tooth and down below the gum line to carefully remove the deposits.

More Complete Removal of Plaque

It can be difficult to remove all the plaque and calculi deposits using traditional dental tools, especially when the buildup is deeply embedded around the root system. Ultrasonic scalers can get into those hard-to-reach spaces to clear away the buildup. As a result, your patient will be left with a more complete removal of the plaque that's damaging their teeth.

Less Invasive

When you're treating patients with advanced periodontitis gum disease, a deep cleaning can cause severe damage to the gum tissue. That's because you're using sharp-edged dental tools. However, because ultrasonic scalers use high-frequency piezo technology, there are no sharp edges to harm your patient's gums. Your patients will require less recovery time than with traditional dental tools. Not only that, but also there will be less bleeding during the procedure.

Provides Continuous Rinse

If your patient has severe plaque deposits, you'll need to remove the debris throughout the procedure. With traditional tools, that means taking breaks to have your patient rinse their mouth out. With ultrasonic scalers, the equipment provides a continuous flow of water, which can be removed with a suction device. This means your patient's mouth will be rinsed automatically. In cases of severe periodontitis, medicated mouth rinse can be used instead of water.

When it comes to providing quality care for your patients, you need the best equipment you can find. Ultrasonic scalers will allow you to care for your patients in a gentle, yet efficient manner.