Remembering Your Roots
By Donna Smith, BSDH, MSEd, RDHAP
Scaling and root planing poses many challenges to even the most talented clinicians. One significant stumbling block is the fact that the procedure is done blind with the clinician relying almost entirely on tactile sensation and clinical expertise to produce a clean root surface. As such, procuring a deep understanding of root morphology and how it provides hiding places for biofilm and calculus deposits is key to successful outcomes.
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