non-surgical perio therapy

Question 1

define scaling

Answer 1

instrumentation of root and crown surfaces of teeth, to remove plaque, calculus and stains

Question 2

define root debridement

Answer 2

removal of cementum or surface dentine that is rough, impregnated with calclulus or contaimated with toxins or micro-organisms to create biologicallly acceptable surface

Question 3

define prophylaxis

Answer 3

removal of plaque, calculus, stains from exposed and unexposed surfaces of teeth by scaling and polishing.
as a preventive measure for control of local irritation factors