What Is the Objective of Therapeutic Scaling and Root Planing

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the objective of therapeutic scaling and root planing?

• A) To remove as little root structure as possible while returning adjacent tissues to health
• B) To remove cementum or surface dentin that is rough or impregnated with calculus until it is glossy, smooth, and hard
• C) To remove cementum contaminated with toxins or microorganisms
• D) To remove all subgingival plaque biofilm and its byproducts
• E) To initiate the healing process

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