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The periodontally-involved root surface

E F Corbet1, A J Vaughan, J B Kieser

  • 1Department of Periodontology and Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip Dental Hospital.

Journal of Clinical Periodontology
|July 1, 1993
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Root surface debridement for periodontal disease effectively removes superficial plaque. Focus on disrupting plaque rather than removing root surface is key for managing periodontal disease.

Area of Science:

  • Periodontology
  • Dental Microbiology

Background:

  • Research highlights plaque on periodontally-involved root surfaces is often superficial.
  • Studies indicate plaque contaminants are removable by gentle means.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of root surface debridement in managing periodontal disease.
  • To determine optimal methods for cleaning periodontally-involved root surfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent research on periodontally-involved root surfaces.
  • Analysis of clinical studies on root planing for periodontal disease management.

Main Results:

  • Instrumentation difficulties in calculus removal noted.
  • Clinical studies demonstrate successful periodontal disease management via root planing.

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Conclusions:

  • Root surface debridement assessment should rely on healing response.
  • Debridement should prioritize plaque disruption and removal over root surface removal.