Principles of periodontal instrumentation

Introduction to periodontal instrumentation The accurate use of periodontal instruments is fundamental for appropriate periodontal treatment. The outcome of periodontal therapy to a great extent depends on the operator’s skill to use the periodontal instruments in an accurate manner, following the principles of instrumentation. With clinical experience, the principles of periodontal instrumentation can be mastered.…

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Periodontal instruments

Introduction to periodontal instruments The re-establishment and maintenance of periodontal health are the main objectives of periodontal treatment. Local factors like plaque and calculus are the major factors for periodontal disease progression. Removal of these local factors to obtain a clean root surface is mandatory to achieve periodontal health. Periodontal instruments have been designed specifically…

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Chemotherapeutic agents used in periodontics

Introduction to chemotherapeutic agents Microbial plaque is the primary etiology of periodontal diseases and its removal with mechanical therapy (such as scaling, root planing, and power instrumentation) is considered as a gold standard to achieve periodontal health. In addition to the mechanical therapy, many chemotherapeutic agents, including antimicrobials and host modulation agents have been used…

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