Metal scalers produce defects in titanium implant surfaces and load and power are important factors in the damage caused. Plastic-coated scaler probes cause minimal damage to implant surfaces and have a polishing action but can leave plastic deposits behind on the implant surface.

This work showed that the nature of the surface being cut may significantly alter the mode shape and magnitude of the probe oscillation. The maximum depth of cut with minimum restraining of tip motion was achieved at 100 g contact load.

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