To some degree,prevention of periodontal disease is attributable to the smoothness of cementum because bacteria that initiate gingival and periodontal diseases are prevented from accumulating on smooth surfaces.

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To a degree,periodontal disease is prevented by the smoothness of enamel.Retention of food debris and plaque biofilm is diminished by the smooth nature of enamel.However,the root surface covering known as cementum does NOT have this attribute.Once the destructive influences of plaque and bacteria access the cementum,the likelihood of disease increases dramatically.

To Some Degree,prevention of Periodontal Disease Is Attributable to the Smoothness