Anticalculus agents reduce supragingival and subgingival calculus by 20% to 40%.They are useful in the homecare regimen of every patient with periodontal disease.

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Anticalculus agents have been shown to reduce both supragingival and subgingival calculus by 20% to 40%. However, while they are useful in the homecare regimen of most patients, they are not necessarily needed for every patient with periodontal disease as the severity of the disease may necessitate more aggressive treatment.

Anticalculus Agents Reduce Supragingival and Subgingival Calculus by 20% to 40%.They