Which do you use more? |
499 total votes |
|
39% |
a. Power scalers |
|
61% |
b. Hand instruments |
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Have you ever purchased your own power scaler? |
464 total votes |
|
18% |
a. Yes |
|
82% |
b. No |
|
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Do you use high volume evacuation when power scaling? |
465 total votes |
|
11% |
a. Always |
|
62% |
b. Never |
|
26% |
c. Sometimes |
|
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Do you use an antimicrobial in the power scaler lavage? |
463 total votes |
|
8% |
a. Always |
|
68% |
b. Never |
|
24% |
c. Sometimes |
|
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Do you use metal power scaler tips on implants? |
461 total votes |
|
10% |
a. Yes |
|
90% |
b. No |
|
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Which type of power scaler do you prefer? |
462 total votes |
|
6% |
a. Sonic scaler (e.g. Star Titan, KaVo SONICFlex) |
|
73% |
b. Magnetostrictive ultrasonic (e.g. Cavitron, Parkell, USI) |
|
21% |
c. Piezoelectric ultrasonic (e.g. Satalec, EMS, Vista, ProDentec Pro-Select) |
|
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How often do you replace power scaler tips/inserts? |
456 total votes |
|
2% |
a. Every three months or less |
|
16% |
b. Every four to six months |
|
45% |
c. Every seven to 12 months |
|
37% |
d. When they break |
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Who decides power scaler purchases for your office? |
463 total votes |
|
32% |
a. Hygienist |
|
21% |
b. Dentist |
|
39% |
c. Hygienist and dentist |
|
9% |
d. Purchasing/supply manager |
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If you could purchase any power scaler you wanted, which would it be? |
0 total votes |
|
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How long have you been in practice? |
454 total votes |
|
22% |
a. Less than five years |
|
24% |
b. More than 10 years |
|
22% |
c. More than 20 years |
|
26% |
d. More than 30 years |
|
6% |
e. More than 40 years |
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