Which of the following best describes the water spray that is recommended when precision thin inserts are used for nonsurgical periodontal therapy?

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This description best describes "out of phase" tuning recommended for precision thin inserts and tips. A water spray adjusted "out of phase" appears as a fine mist with a water drip. This is how the clinician knows that the insert or tip is not tuned to resonance frequency for maximum energy output. Maximum energy output is not needed for periodontal debridement accomplished with precision thin inserts. A narrow steady stream of water describes tuning neither "in phase" nor "out of phase." Large droplets of water over a large area are not appropriate for "out of phase" tuning needed with thin inserts. Fine droplets of water and a narrow stream of water covering a large area does not accurately describe "out of phase" tuning.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Water Spray That