In the dental world, cleaning and sterilize are two important thing.
'ULTRA'-sonic is a sound wave with a frequency above the normal range of human hearing. Most humans can hear up to 16,000 Hertz. Young people can hear almost to 20,000 Hertz. Bats and mice and other small critters can hear much higher and use those sounds to 'see' the world around them.
Ultrasonic teeth cleaning is the process of removing deposits (hard calculus) from teeth uses high-frequency vibrations activated at the tip of a dental instrument; the vibrating scaling tip becomes hot, generating ultrasonic waves that create microscopic bubbles that form on the surface of the tooth, removing plaque. A continuous stream of water is used throughout the process to serve as both a cooling and cleaning solvent. The flow of water quickly and easily flushes away any debris, blood, or bad taste that may form in the mouth during the process.
Sterilize the instruments using a heat, steam, or chemical process. Heat is the usual method used in a dental setting. Use
autoclave terilization equipment that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for dental sterilization work and operate it according to the manufacturer's specific instructions.