Effects of Ultrasonic Scaling and Hand-Activated Scaling on Tactile Sensitivity in Dental Hygiene Students

References

1. 1. Darby ML,
   2. Walsh MM

   1. Tsutsui P

   . Periodontal instruments and instrumentation theory. In: Darby ML, Walsh MM., editors. Dental hygiene theory and practice. 2nded. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Co.; 2003. 385-431.
2. 1. Setcos JC,
   2. Mahyuddin

   . Noise levels encountered in dental, clinical and laboratory practice. Int J Prosthodont. 1998;11: 150-157.

   OpenUrlPubMed
3. 1. Merrell HB,
   2. Claggatt K

   . Noise pollution and hearing loss in the dental office. Dental Assist. journaltitle. 1992;61(3): 6-9.

   OpenUrl
4. 1. Hodges KO

   . Concepts in nonsurgical periodontal therapy: ultrasonic periodontal debridement. Albany, NY: Delmar; 1998. 320-344.
5. 1. Stevens M

   . An earful: Is someone listening to the din of occupational noise exposure in dentistry?. RDH. 1999;19(9): 34-85.

   OpenUrlPubMed
6. 1. Wilson JD,
   2. Darby ML,
   3. Tolle SL,
   4. Sever SC

   . Effects of occupational ultrasonic noise exposure on hearing of dental hygienists: a pilot study. J Dent Hyg. 2002;76(5): 262-269.

   OpenUrlPubMed
7. 1. Holmberg K,
   2. Ulflandstrom U,
   3. Nordstrom B

   . Annoyance and discomfort during exposure to high-frequency noise from an ultrasonic washer. Percept Mot Skills. 1995;81:819-827-lastpage.

   OpenUrlPubMed
8. 1. Moller P,
   2. Grevstad A,
   3. Kristoffersen T

   . Ultrasonic scaling of maxillary teeth causing tinnitus and temporary hearing shifts. J Clin Periodontol. 1976;3: 123-127.

   OpenUrlPubMed
9. 1. McCance KL,
   2. Huether SE

   . Pathophysiology: the biologic basis for disease in adults and children. 3rded. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 1998.
10. 1. Hjortsberg U,
    2. Rosen I,
    3. Orbaek P,
    4. Lundborg G,
    5. Balogh I

    . Finger receptor dysfunction in dental technicians exposed to high-frequency vibration. Scand J Work Environ Health. 1989;15: 339-344.

    OpenUrlPubMed
11. 1. Lundstrom R,
    2. Lindmark A

    . Effects of local vibration on tactile perception in the hands of dentists. Journal of Low Frequency Noise and Vibration. 1982;1: 1-11.

    OpenUrl
12. 1. Resnick HE,
    2. Stansberry KB,
    3. Harris TB,
    4. Tirivedi M,
    5. Smith KY,
    6. Morgan P,
    7. Vinik AI

    . Diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and old age disability. Muscle Nerve. 2002;25(1): 43-50.

    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science
13. 1. Hunter JM,
    2. Schneider LH,
    3. Macking EJ

    . Tendon and nerve surgery in the hand. 3rded. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 1997.
14. 1. Vinik AI,
    2. Suwanwalaikorn S,
    3. Stansberry KB,
    4. Holland MT,
    5. McNitt PM,
    6. Lawrence EC

    . Quantitative measurement of cutaneous perception in diabetic neuropathy. Muscle Nerve. 1995;18: 574-584.

    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science
15. 1. Akesson I,
    2. Lundborg G,
    3. Hortsmann V,
    4. Skerfving S

    . Neuropathy in female dental personnel exposed to high frequency vibrations. J Occup Environ Med. 1995;52: 116-123.

    OpenUrl
16. 1. Flodmark BT,
    2. Lundborg G

    . Vibrotactile sense and hand symptoms in blue collar workers in a manufacturing industry. J Occup Med. 1997;54: 880-887.

    OpenUrl
17. 1. Akesson I,
    2. Balogh I,
    3. Skerfving S

    . Self-reported and measured time of vibration exposure of ultrasonic scaling in dental hygienists. Journal of Applied Ergonomics. 2001;32: 47-51.

    OpenUrl
18. 1. Necking LE,
    2. Dahlin LB,
    3. Friden J,
    4. Lundborg G,
    5. Lundstrom R,
    6. Thornell LE

    . Vibration-induced muscle injury: An experimental model and preliminary findings. J Hand Surg [Br. 1992;17: 270-274.

    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
19. 1. Michalak-Turcotte C

    . Controlling dental hygiene work-related musculoskeletal disorders: the ergonomic process. J Dent Hyg. 2000;74(74): 41-48.

    OpenUrlPubMed
20. 1. Gerwatowski LJ,
    2. McFall DB,
    3. Stach DJ

    . Carpal tunnel syndrome: Risk factors and preventive strategies for the dental hygienist. J Dent Hyg. 1992;66(2): 89-94.

    OpenUrlPubMed
21. 1. Stentz TL,
    2. Riley MW,
    3. Harn SD,
    4. Sposato RC,
    5. Stockstill JW,
    6. Harn JA

    . Upper extremity altered sensations in dental hygienists. Int J Ind Ergon. 1994;13: 107-112.

    OpenUrl
22. Current intelligence bulletin 38: Vibration syndrome [Internet]. c1983 cited 2001 Mar 8 Cincinnati (OH) Center for Disease Control Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/83110_38.html.
23. 1. Medoc Ltd

    Neurosensory analyzer model TSA-II and vibratory sensory analyzer VSA-3000 user and service guide. 5thed. Minneapolis, MN: Compass Medical Technologies; 2002.
24. 1. Busslinger A,
    2. Lampe K,
    3. Beuchat M,
    4. Lehmann B

    . A comparative in vitro study of a magnetostrictive and a piezoelectric ultrasonic scaling instrument. J Periodontol. 2001;28: 642-649.

    OpenUrl
25. 1. Nield-Gehrig JS

    . Fundamentals of periodontal instrumentation. 4thed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000.
26. 1. Michalak-Turcotte C,
    2. Atwood-Saunders M

    . Ergonomic strategies for the dental hygienist (Pt 1). Journal of Practical Hygiene. 2000;9(3): 39-42.

    OpenUrl