Instruments
This instrument has a rounded end and can be used supragingivally AND subgingivally.
Curette
This procedure is performed after scaling to remove remaining particles of calculus and necrotic cementum to make surfaces of root smooth and glasslike
Root Planing
What does PD stand for?
Probing Depth
This instrument has a sharp pointed end and can be used to scale supragingivally.
Scaler
This procedure is used to remove excess tissue.
Excisional
What does BLD stand for?
Bleeding
This instrument is similar to cotton pliers but when pressed together, the tip makes perforations in the gingiva to outline the areas of gingival incision
Pocket Marker
This procedure removes necrotic tissue from the pocket wall.
Gingival Curettage
What are the surfaces that are probed for depth measurments?
MB- Mesiobuccal
B- Buccal
DB-Distobuccal
DL-Distolingual
L-Lingual
DB- Distobuccal