title: New method of viewing root surfaces.
abstract: A new technique, density slicing and color coding, was utilized in examining root surfaces. This technique proved to be an adjunct in evaluating tooth surfaces and appeared to have future dental application. Density slicing and color coding vividly portrays the root surface, the depth of depressions and the concentration and flow pattern of calculus, enhancing the ability of the naked eye to visualize root surface topography.
mesh_terms: D003116:Color; D003475:Curettage / Q000009:adverse effects; D003626:Data Display; D003720:Densitometry; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D014465:Ultrasonics / Q000009:adverse effects