Terminology
A definitive treatment to remove cementum - no longer recommended.
What is root planning?
This complication is root surface topography and morphology
What is anatomy?
3 roots, may be fused
What is the maxillary third molar?
Curets and ultrasonics are used in this procedure
What are instruments used in advanced subgingival debridement?
Powered scaler that operates on a high frequency of 18,000-50,000/sec using ceramic disks in the hand piece.
What is a Piezo?
Removal of calculus deposits from root surfaces.
What is root debridement?
difficult access due to pocket depth pocket wall
What is accessibility?
Premolar with 2 roots
What is the maxillary first premolar?
Scalers with 3mm longer shank
What are after 5 (SRPG) scalers?
Fluid lavage, acoustic microstreaming and cavitation are results of this type of instrumentation
What are effects of powered instrumentation?
A procedure that removes/disrupts biofilm in pockets.
What is deplaquing?
This is constrained due to hemorrhage and to surface that is hidden by gingiva
What is visibility?
These teeth have 1 cone-shaped root
centrals, laterals and cuspids
These instruments have a thicker shank for deposits that are moderate to heavy.
What are rigids?
Ultrasonic inserts that fit well into furcations and deep pockets that are 4mm or greater.
What are right and left inserts?
Debridement in extensive, difficult or severe cases.
What is advanced subgingival debridement?
Deposit that is difficult to remove
Tenacious/subgingival calculus
These molars have 2 roots so 2 furcations
mandibular molars
50% shorter blade and 10% finer working end for narrow pockets and roots
What are mini's?
less tissue trauma, reduced time and fatigue of operator and less post operative discomfort.
What are benefits of ulrasonics?
This type of debridement is done during the following:
Initial therapy
Clinical therapy
Continuing care
Non-surgical therapy
What is subgingival debridement?
This is required to determine effectiveness.
What is healing time?
These areas on teeth protect teeth from forces.
What are root concavities?
Short working end (blade), terminal shank has markings to let you know how deep in the pocket you are.
What are curvettes?
Insert used to remove light deposits, can be used on low-high setting
What is the THINsert?