Dentalscaling is as important as your daily brushing or flossing.there are some food particles which cannot be remove4d by regular brushing or flossing.
The procedure of hand scaling is more precise and allows better tactile sensation whereas mechanical scaling instruments require less time to remove the deposit and result in less operator fatigue.
Working end can be angled,curved or straight and made up of stainless steel or carbide steel.
Hand scalers come in different varieties like hand scaler, curette,sickle scaler,hoe, chisel and files.Hand scalers have a sharp cutting edge and curette comes with a rounded toe.
They are less effective than ultrasonic scalers but they generate less heat and decreases the chances of iatrogenic damages to the tooth.
Ultrasonic scalers are the most commonly used equipment in a dental clinic nowadays.