Polymer Forming Snakelike Threads near the Tip of a Cavitron Scaler (IMAGE)

American Institute of Physics

Polymer Forming Snakelike Threads near the Tip of a Cavitron Scaler

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Using polyacrylic acid solution in water as irrigation fluid in dentistry reduces risk of aerosolized pathogens. Here, the polymer is shown forming snakelike threads near the tip of a vibrating cavitron scaler (top), and it forms spools near the tip of a turbine-driven dental drill. In both cases, aerosolization is completely eliminated.

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Images created by Jevon Plog.

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