PubMed · 4513719
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T S Edwards. 1972. Fibre-optics.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0300-5712(72)90009-7
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AIM: To develop a reliable, machine-readable coding system for dental appliances. METHODS: Incorporation of two-dimensional bar codes and matrix codes into a range of dental appliances using printed thermal substrates and laser-etched ceramic discs. RESULTS: Problems including reaction of thermal substrates with methyl methacrylate monomer, loss of code clarity, limited areas available for bar codes, difficulty in scanning opaque pigmented acrylic resin and palatal and lingual surfaces were overcome using 4 mm2 data matrix codes etched onto ceramic discs. CONCLUSIONS: Reliable automatic identification of dental appliances was achieved using laser-etched matrix codes. Further development is necessary in relation to optimisation of code size, encryption, scanners and maintenance of code readability over time.
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In a clinical trial, the authors evaluated the effectiveness of stain, plaque and debris removal, as well as patient and hygienist acceptance, of the disposable prophylaxis angle vs. the autoclavable prophylaxis angle. Thirty patients received a dental prophylaxis by hygienists for up to 45 minutes. A clinician performed blinded pre- and post-prophylaxis evaluations for stain, plaque and debris. A matched pairs t-test determined significant differences (P < .05) between groups. Significantly less stain, plaque and debris remained following use of the disposable vs. the autoclavable angle.