CFR › Title 21 › Part 872 › §872.484021 CFR §872.4840Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy link(a)Identification. A rotary scaler is an abrasive device intended to be attached to a powered handpiece to remove calculus deposits from teeth during dental cleaning and periodontal (gum) therapy.(b)Classification. Class II.