Abstract
Non-surgical periodontal therapy is an integral part of periodontal treatment and has been defined as plaque removal, plaque control, supra- and subgingival scaling, root surface debridement, and the adjunctive use of chemical agents.
Clinical relevance:
Knowledge of the role of non-surgical periodontal therapy is central to good patient care.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
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Dental Calculus / therapy
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Dental Plaque / therapy*
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Dental Scaling / instrumentation
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Dental Scaling / methods*
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Gels
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General Practice, Dental / methods
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Humans
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Periodontal Diseases / microbiology
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Periodontal Diseases / therapy*
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Periodontal Index
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Periodontal Pocket / microbiology
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Periodontal Pocket / therapy
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Ultrasonic Therapy / instrumentation
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Ultrasonic Therapy / methods
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Gels