title: [Sharpening of periodontal instruments].
abstract: Sharp hand instruments are the first pre-requisite for scaling and root planing. Different sharpening techniques are reported, and the time at which an instrument is evaluated for its sharpness or dullness is indicated. The shape and form of several instruments are described together with the appropriate sharpening technique.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: San Giorgi
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Renggli
mesh_terms: D003762:Dental Instruments; D008283:Maintenance; D010517:Periodontics / Q000295:instrumentation*
vernacular_title: Het slijpen van parodontale instrumenten.