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Ostření a broušení parodontologických nástrojů

Title in English Grinding and sharpening of hand periodontal instruments
Authors

POSKEROVÁ Hana

Year of publication 2010
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Odborná praxe zubního lékaře
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Medicine

Citation
Keywords scalers and curettes, cutting edge, instruments sharpening, sharpening stones
Description Effective periodontal debridement with scalers and curettes is possible only with sharp instruments. Sharp cutting edge allows working more precisely, quickly and without excessive pressure. The goal of instrument sharpening is to restore a fine sharp cutting edge to a dull instrument. Correct sharpening requires knowledge of the design characteristics of scalers and curettes, methods of evaluating sharpness and proper sharpening technique.

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