Scaling and Root Planing
Overview
Scaling and Root Planing at Rehan Dental Surgery also known as conventional periodontal therapy is non-surgical periodontal therapy, or deep cleaning. Scaling and root planning is a procedure involving removal of dental plaque and calculus and then smoothing, or planning, of the surfaces of the roots, removing cementum or dentine that is impregnated with calculus, toxins, or microorganisms.
OverviewScaling and Root Planing at Rehan Dental Surgery
Plaque is a soft yellow-grayish substance that adheres to the tooth surfaces including removable and fixed restorations. It is an organized biofilm that is primarily composed of bacteria in a matrix of glycoproteins and extracellular olysaccharides.
This matrix makes it impossible to remove the plaque by rinsing or using sprays. Material alba is similar to plaque but it lacks the organized structure of plaque and hence easily displaced with rinses and sprays.
When is scaling and root planing recommended?
Scaling of teeth and gum line is done to remove plaque and tartar and the polishing of the teeth to remove stains.
However if you are experiencing symptoms of gum disease then scaling and root planning may be required. Scaling and root planning is used to treat periodontal diseases.
When Bacterial plaque and tartar begin to collect around and under the gums periodontal disease can develop due to the tissues supporting your teeth becoming affected.
Treatment Procedure of Scaling and Root Planing
Treatment of periodontitis may include several steps, the first of which often requires the removal of the local causative factors in order to create a biologically compatible environment between the tooth and the surrounding periodontal tissues, the gums and underlying bone. Left untreated, chronic inflammation of the gums and supporting tissue can raise a person’s risk of heart disease.
Oral Care for Prevention
A good home care routine is key in preventing gum disease from starting and keeping your mouth healthy after any type of oral treatment. To maintain good oral health you should:
- Brush at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.
- Replace your toothbrush when the bristles are worn.
- Floss daily to clean between your teeth and bridge work, crowns or implants.
- Use an antimicrobial mouthwash
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