Why are ultrasonic scalers often used in combination with hand instruments during periodontal therapy?

1. They are cheaper and easier to sterilize
2. They produce no aerosol and require no water cooling
3. They debride large amounts of calculus efficiently, while hand instruments refine roots and provide tactile control
4. They replace the need for periodontal probes

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