Open AccessIn vitro Analysis of Surface Roughness Produced by an Air Polishing Device and Conventional Root Planing on Cementum: A Profilometric Study
Author(s) -
Faisal Sultan,
Nilesh V Joshi,
VarshaJ Rathod
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/jisp.jisp_594_20
Subject(s) - profilometer , polishing , cementum , surface roughness , dentistry , medicine , surface finish , orthodontics , post hoc , dental cementum , materials science , biomedical engineering , composite material , dentin
Tooth surface polishing is an integral part of periodontal therapy. Enamel and cementum show a smooth surface clinically after debridement with the naked eye, but numerous surface irregularities can be detected microscopically. Air polishing is safe and effective when used by trained professionals.