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  2. Calculus (dental) - Wikipedia

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    An important part of the scope of practice of a dental hygienist is the removal of plaque and calculus deposits. This is achieved through the use of specifically designed instruments for debridement of tooth surfaces. [39] [40] Treatment with these types of instruments is necessary as calculus deposits cannot be removed by brushing or flossing ...

  3. Current Dental Terminology - Wikipedia

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    The 2012 edition of the Dental Claim Form includes fields for diagnosis codes and instructions covering the use of the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding systems. In addition to ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM there are other dental diagnostic coding systems under consideration, including SNODENT and EZCODES .

  4. Scaling and root planing - Wikipedia

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    Scaling and root planing, also known as conventional periodontal therapy, non-surgical periodontal therapy or deep cleaning, is a procedure involving removal of dental plaque and calculus (scaling or debridement) and then smoothing, or planing, of the (exposed) surfaces of the roots, removing cementum or dentine that is impregnated with calculus, toxins, or microorganisms, [1] the agents that ...

  5. List of periodontal diseases - Wikipedia

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    Dental plaque is a microbial biofilm which forms on teeth. This biofilm may calcify and harden, termed calculus (tartar). Plaque tends to build up around the gingival margin (the gumline) and in gingival crevices or periodontal pocket (below the gumline). The release of waste products from the bacteria living in the biofilm causes an ...

  6. Periodontal curette - Wikipedia

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    A universal curette is a double-ended instrument used for periodontal scaling, calculus debridement and root planing. [1] The purpose of the universal curette is to remove small or medium size calculus deposits and can be used both supragingivally and subgingivally. [5]

  7. Dental plaque - Wikipedia

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    Dental plaque is a biofilm that attaches to tooth surfaces, restorations and prosthetic appliances (including dentures and bridges) if left undisturbed.Understanding the formation, composition and characteristics of plaque helps in its control. [6]

  8. Periodontal examination - Wikipedia

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    Code Description 0: No disease (gingival pockets < 3 mm) 1: Bleeding on probing, but gingival pockets < 3 mm 2: Periodontal pocketing < 3mm, but calculus (dental) present with or without plaque retentive factors such as "overhanging" restorations 3: Shallow periodontal pockets 4 - 5.5 mm (i.e. first band on probe partially visible) 4

  9. Dental calculus - Wikipedia

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