Subgingival plaque removal at interdental sites using a low-abrasive air polishing powder

Journal of Periodontology

Volumn 74, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 307-311

  Petersilka, Gregor J ^a   Tunkel, Jochen ^a   Barakos, Katerina ^a   Heinecke, Achim ^b   Häberlein, Ingo ^a   Flemming, Thomas F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MÜNSTER   (Germany)

^b 3M Deutschland GmbH   (Germany)

Author keywords

Dental materials; Dental plaque prevention and control; Dental prophylaxis

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ANAEROBIC BACTERIUM; ARTICLE; BACTERIAL COUNT; CLINICAL ARTICLE; COLONY FORMING UNIT; CONTROLLED STUDY; DENTAL EQUIPMENT; FEMALE; GINGIVA; HUMAN; MAINTENANCE THERAPY; MALE; MECHANICAL PROBE; PERIODONTICS; POWDER; SAMPLING; TOOTH BRUSHING; TOOTH FLORA; TOOTH PLAQUE; ADOLESCENT; AGED; AIR; CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL; FOLLOW UP; GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND AGING; INSTRUMENTATION; MICROBIOLOGY; MIDDLE AGED; NONPARAMETRIC TEST; PERIODONTITIS; PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; AIR; BACTERIA, ANAEROBIC; COLONY COUNT, MICROBIAL; DENTAL PLAQUE; DENTAL SCALING; FEMALE; FOLLOW-UP STUDIES; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PERIODONTAL POCKET; POWDERS; STATISTICS, NONPARAMETRIC; SUBGINGIVAL CURETTAGE;

EID: 0037491305     PISSN: 00223492     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1902/jop.2003.74.3.307     Document Type: Article

References (40)

1. Axelsson P, Lindhe J, Nystrom B. On the prevention of caries and periodontal disease. Results of a 15-year longitudinal study in adults. J Clin Periodontol 1991;18:182-189.
2. Kaldahl WB, Kalkwarf KL, Patil KD, Molvar MP, Dyer JK. Long-term evaluation of periodontal therapy: I. Response to 4 therapeutic modalities. J Periodontol 1996;67:93-102.
3. Rosling B, Dahlen G, Volpe A, Furuichi Y, Ramberg P, Lindhe J. Effect of triclosan on the subgingival microbiota of periodontitis-susceptible subjects. J Clin Periodontol 1997;4:881-887.
4. Westfelt E. Rationale of mechanical plaque control. J Clin Periodontol 1996;23:263-267.
5. Badersten A, Nilveus R, Egelberg J. Effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy. I. Moderately advanced periodontitis. J Clin Periodontol 1981;8:57-72.
6. Badersten A, Nilveus R, Egelberg J. Effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy. II. Severely advanced periodontitis. J Clin Periodontol 1984;11:63-76.
7. Flemmig TF, Petersilka GJ, Mehl A, Rüdiger S, Hickel R, Klaiber B. Working parameters of a sonic scaler influencing root substance removal in vitro. Clin Oral Inves 1997;2:55-60.
8. Flemmig TF, Petersilka GJ, Mehl A, Hickel R, Klaiber B. Working parameters of a magnetostrictive ultrasonic scaler influencing root substance removal in vitro. J Periodontol 1998;69:547-553.
9. Flemmig TF, Petersilka GJ, Mehl A, Hickel R, Klaiber B. The effect of working parameters on root substance removal using a piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler in vitro. J Clin Periodontol 1998;25:158-163.
10. Kocher T, Fanghanel J, Sawaf H, Litz R. Substance loss caused by scaling with different sonic scaler inserts - an in vitro study. J Clin Periodontol 2001;28:9-15.
11. Zappa U, Smith B, Simona C, Graf H, Case D, Kim W. Root substance removal by scaling and root planing. J Periodontol 1991;62:750-754.
12. Atkinson DR, Cobb CM, Killoy WJ. The effect of an air-powder abrasive system on in vitro root surfaces. J Periodontol 1984;55:13-18.
13. Barnes CM, Russell CM, Gerbo LR, Wells BR, Barnes DW. Effects of an air-powder polishing system on orthodontically bracketed and banded teeth. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 1990;97:74-81.
14. Berkstein S, Reiff RL, McKinney JF. Supragingival root surface removal during maintenance procedures utilizing an air-powder abrasive system or hand scaling. J Periodontol 1987;58:327-330.
15. Boyde A. Air polishing effects on enamel, dentine, cement and bone. Br Dent J 1984;156:287-291.
16. Cooley RL, Lubow RM, Patrissi GA. The effect of an air-powder abrasive instrument on composite resin. J Am Dent Assoc 1986;112:362-364.
17. de Boever JA, Vande Velde F. Aerosol-jet device for plaque removal. A clinical and scanning electron microscopy study (in German). Dtsch Zahnärztl Z 1985;40:725-729.
18. Galloway SE, Pashley DH. Rate of removal of root structure by the use of the Prophy-Jet device. J Periodontol 1987;58:464-469.
19. Horning GM, Cobb CM, Killow WJ. Effect of an air-powder abrasive system on root surfaces in periodontal surgery. J Clin Periodontol 1987;14:213-220.
20. Jost-Brinkmann PG. The influence of air polishers on tooth enamel. An in-vitro study. J Orofac Orthop 1998;59:1-16.
21. Kontturi-Narhi V, Markkanen S, Markkanen H. Effects of air polishing on dental plaque removal and hard tissues as evaluated by scanning electron microscopy. J Periodontol 1990;61:334-338.
22. Mahlendorff M. Evaluation of the relationships between abrasion and surface alterations after professional tooth cleaning (in German). Dtsch Zahnärztl Z 1989;44:203-204.
23. Petersilka GJ, Bell M, Mehl A, Hickel R, Flemmig TF. Root defects following air polishing - an in vitro study on the effects of working parameters. J Clin Periodontol 2003; in press.
24. Weaks LM, Lescher NB, Barnes CM, Holroyd SV. Clinical evaluation of the Prophy-Jet as an instrument for routine removal of tooth stain and plaque. J Periodontol 1984;55,486-488.
25. Petersilka GJ, Bell M, Häberlein I, Mehl A, Hickel R, Flemmig TF. In vitro evaluation of novel low abrasive air polishing powders. J Clin Periodontol 2003;30:9-13.
26. European Committee for Standardisation. (2001 a) Clinical Investigation of Medical Devices for Human Subjects-Part 1: General Requirements, ISO 14155-1. Brussels: European Committee for Standardisation; 2001: 1-27.
27. European Committee for Standardisation. (2001 b) Clinical Investigation of Medical Devices for Human Subjects-Part 2: Clinical Investigation Plans, ISO 14155-2. Brussels: European Committee for Standardisation; 2001:1-13.
28. Petersilka GJ, Schenck U, Flemmig TF. Powder emission rates of four air polishing devices. J Clin Periodontol 2002;29:694-698.
29. Miller RG. Simultaneous Statistical Interference, 2nd ed. New York: Springer; 1981;172-183.
30. Wennström JL, Dahlen G, Grondahl K, Heijl L. Periodic subgingival antimicrobial irrigation of periodontal pockets. II. Microbiological and radiographical observations. J Clin Periodontol 1987;14:573-580.
31. Westling M, Tynelius-Bratthall G. Microbiological and clinical short-term effects of repeated intracrevicular chlorhexidine rinsings. J Periodont Res 1984;19:202-209.
32. Bower RC. Furcation morphology relative to periodontal treatment. Furcation root surface anatomy. J Periodontol 1987;50:366-374.
33. Brayer WK, Mellonig JT, Dunlap RM, Marinak KW, Carson RE. Scaling and root planing effectiveness: The effect of root surface access and operator experience. J Periodontol 1989;60:67-72.
34. Finlayson RS, Stevens FD. Subcutaneous facial emphysema secondary to use of the Cavi-Jet. J Periodontol 1988;59:315-317.
35. Heyman SN, Babayof I. Emphysematous complications in dentistry, 1960-1993: an illustrative case and review of the literature. Quintessence Int 1995;26:535-543.
36. Josephson GD, Wambach BA, Noordzji JP. Subcutaneous cervicofacial and mediastinal emphysema after dental instrumentation. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2001;124:170-171.
37. Karras SC, Sexton JJ. Cervicofacial and mediastinal emphysema as the result of a dental procedure. J Emerg Med 1996;14:9-13.
38. Liebenberg WH, Crawford BJ. Subcutaneous, orbital, and mediastinal emphysema secondary to the use of an air-abrasive device. Quintessence Int 1997;28:31-38.
39. Pynn BR, Amato D, Walker DA. Subcutaneous emphysema following dental treatment: a report of two cases and review of the literature. J Can Dent Assoc 1992;58:496-499.
40. Sekine J, Irie A, Dotsu H, Inokuchi T. Bilateral pneumothorax with extensive subcutaneous emphysema manifested during third molar surgery. A case report. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2000;29:355-357.