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N/ACompleted· 15 enrolled
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PS (DS-016A, EMS® Piezon, Switzerland) scaler tips. ) +1 moreother
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Influence of Scaler Tip Design on Patients' Pain Perception

University of Malaya·interventional·Posted Nov 10, 2020·Updated Nov 12, 2020

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating PS (DS-016A, EMS® Piezon, Switzerland) scaler tips. ) and Conventional (FS-407, EMS® Piezon, Switzerland) for Healthy Volunteers. Completed, enrolled 15 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

Ultrasonic scalers have been shown effective in removing subgingival calculus. However, it may cause alteration to the tooth surface as well as discomfort to patients. Advances in scaler tip designs may reduce these effects. Limited studies have investigated the influence of scaler tip designs on tooth surface and patients' comfort. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of scaler tip designs on patients' pain perception.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsHealthy Volunteers
CountriesMalaysia
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedNov 10, 2020
Enrollment StartMar 14, 2017
Primary CompletionOct 14, 2017
Study CompletionDec 14, 2017
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 7 monthsPosted 5.6 years ago

Interventions

PS (DS-016A, EMS® Piezon, Switzerland) scaler tips. )other

Supragingival scaling with a portable ultrasonic scaler device (EMS®) with Piezon, Switzerland using PS (DS-016A, EMS® Piezon, Switzerland) scaler tips

Conventional (FS-407, EMS® Piezon, Switzerland)other

Supragingival scaling with a portable ultrasonic scaler device (EMS®) with Piezon, Switzerland using Conventional (FS-407, EMS® Piezon, Switzerland)