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Chapter-36 Principles of Periodontal Instrumentation Including Scaling and Root Planing

BOOK TITLE: Essentials of Clinical Periodontology and Periodontics

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ISBN
9789352701117
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/18042_37
Edition
5/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
12
Author Affiliations
Chapter keywords
Periodontal instrumentation, scaling, root planing, instrument stabilization, instrument activation, ultrasonic instrument, aerosol production

Abstract

This chapter focuses on the principles of periodontal instrumentation including scaling and root planing. Effective instrumentation is governed by a number of general principles that are common to all periodontal instruments. Proper position of the patient and the operator, illumination and retraction for optimal visibility and sharp instruments are the fundamental prerequisites. This chapter covers the accessibility (positioning of patient and operator), visibility, illumination and retraction, condition of instruments (sharpness), maintaining a clean field, instrument stabilization, instrument activation, principles of scaling and root planing, ultrasonic instruments, and aerosol production. Scaling is the process by which plaque and calculus are removed from both supragingival and subgingival tooth surfaces. Root planing is the process by which residual embedded calculus and portions of cementum are removed from the roots to produce a smooth, hard, clean surface.

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