What is known as the restoration of gingival health, reduction in pocket depth, and a gain in or maintenance of a stable clinical attachment level?

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The therapeutic endpoint is when gingival health is restored, reduction in pocket depth is achieved, and a gain in or stability of the clinical attachment level is attained. It is evaluated at evaluation points during phase I therapy 4 weeks after debridement or at a separate revaluation visit appropriately timed so as to prevent the reestablishment of periodontal pathogens. Root planing is a definitive procedure to remove cementum or surface dentin that is rough, impregnated with calculus, or contaminated with toxins or microorganisms. Periodontal debridement is therapeutic scaling. Oral prophylaxis includes scaling and extrinsic stain removal for the treatment of plaque-induced gingivitis. Reevaluation of NSPT is when the gingival health, pocket depth, and gain or maintenance of attachment level is measured to determine if NSPT has been effective. The outcome of this evaluation indicating significant improvement in each of these factors is the therapeutic endpoint.

What Is Known as the Restoration of Gingival Health, Reduction