Root Planing
Root planing smooths the root surfaces of teeth to remove bacterial toxins and create a clean surface for gum tissue to reattach. It's typically performed alongside deep cleaning for comprehensive periodontal treatment.
Procedure Steps
- 1Periodontal probing and assessment
- 2Anesthesia
- 3Root surface debridement
- 4Follow-up evaluation
FAQ
What's the difference between scaling and root planing?
Scaling removes tartar from tooth surfaces, while root planing specifically smooths the root surfaces below the gumline.
How effective is root planing?
Very effective for early to moderate gum disease. Many patients see significant improvement in gum pocket depth after treatment.
Treatment Details
- Recovery Time
- 1-2 days
- Average Cost
- $200-$500
- Category
- Periodontics