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Periodontal Debridement MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Periodontal Debridement
Tree Number(s)
E06.721.189.675
Unique ID
D057747
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D057747
Scope Note
Removal or disruption of DENTAL DEPOSITS and plaque-retentive DENTAL CALCULUS from tooth surfaces and within the periodontal pocket space without deliberate removal of CEMENTUM as done in ROOT PLANING and often in DENTAL SCALING. The goal is to conserve dental cementum to help maintain or re-establish healthy periodontal environment and eliminate PERIODONTITIS by using light instrumentation strokes and nonsurgical techniques (e.g., ultrasonic, laser instruments).
Entry Term(s)
Nonsurgical Periodontal Debridement
Periodontal Pocket Debridement
Previous Indexing
Debridement (1972-2010)
Dental Scaling (1993-2010)
Subgingival Curettage (1978-2010)
See Also
Subgingival Curettage
Public MeSH Note
2011
History Note
2011
Date Established
2011/01/01
Date of Entry
2010/06/25
Periodontal Debridement Preferred
Periodontal Pocket Debridement Narrower
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