Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Root Planing

A procedure for smoothing of the roughened root surface or cementum of a tooth after subgingival curettage or scaling, as part of periodontal therapy.

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Abstract

A procedure for smoothing of the roughened root surface or cementum of a tooth after subgingival curettage or scaling, as part of periodontal therapy.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Planing, Root
  • Planings, Root
  • Root Planings

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with ROOT SCALING see DENTAL SCALING

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History Note

92

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Previous Indexing

  • Tooth Root (1966-1991)

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  1. E06w.721w.189.350w.650
  2. E06w.721w.874.650
  3. E06w.761.227.350w.650

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Root Planing. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016745. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016745
  2. Root Planing. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24894161