What is the objective of therapeutic scaling and root planing?

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Current evidence recommends removing only as much root surface as needed to return adjacent tissues to health. No longer is it recommended to remove cementum or surface dentin that is rough or impregnated with calculus until it is glossy, smooth, and hard. Therapeutic scaling and root planing can be determined as adequate only if reevaluation occurs. Intentional cementum removal is no longer accepted therapy. Some removal of cementum occurs when cementum-embedded calculus is removed to prepare the root surface for healing. Toxins and microorganisms are removed from tooth surfaces with therapeutic scaling and root planing (periodontal debridement) as evidenced by past research. To remove all subgingival plaque biofilm and its byproducts is part of the goal of periodontal debridement, which is synonymous to therapeutic scaling and root planing. Certainly the healing process is being initiated; however, other factors can initiate the healing process as well, such as antimicrobial mouth rinsing and plaque biofilm removal through self-care. The objective of professional therapeutic scaling and root paling accomplishes more than initiating the healing process; it promotes complete healing.

What Is the Objective of Therapeutic Scaling and Root Planing