Rational periodontal therapy by papillectomy.
Successful periodontal therapy provided by the clinician is largely dependent on the removal of supra- and subgingival calculus and on the careful preparation of root surfaces to remove trapped endotoxin. A suitable environment for the reattachment of epithelial cells and fibroblasts results. The papillectomy technique provides good visual and instrumental access to the interproximal tooth surfaces, and allows optimal preparation of cemental surfaces without the necessity of a full surgical procedure.
D012534:Dental Scaling; D005890:Gingivectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery