title: The impact of research on scaling and root planing.
abstract: The research expanding our knowledge of the periodontally involved root surface and its treatment is reviewed. To improve communication in the clinic and classroom, definitions are suggested for the terms "scaling" and "root planing." The objective and limitations of root planing procedures are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002951:Citrates / Q000494:pharmacology; D019343:Citric Acid; D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000628:therapy; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis / Q000295:instrumentation; D012534:Dental Scaling / Q000295:instrumentation; D004731:Endotoxins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000628:therapy; D012106:Research; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013997:Time Factors; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000648:ultrastructure
chemical_list: D002951:Citrates; D004731:Endotoxins; D019343:Citric Acid