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The Impact of Research on Scaling and Root Planing
Author(s) -
O'Leary Timothy J.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1986.57.2.69
Subject(s) - scaling and root planing , root (linguistics) , scaling , dentistry , orthodontics , medicine , mathematics , periodontitis , geometry , philosophy , linguistics , chronic periodontitis
The research expanding our knowledge of the periodontally involved root surface and its treatment is reviewed. To improve communication in the clinic and classroom, definitions are suggested for the terms “scaling” and “root planing.” The objectives and limitations of root planing procedures are discussed.