The removal of the surface layer of cementum or dentin that may be impregnated with bacterial endotoxin or calculus to create a glassy,hard surface is the goal of:

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Root planing is the process of removing the surface layer of cementum or dentin that may be contaminated with bacterial endotoxin or calculus to create a smooth, hard surface. Hand-scaling and powered-scaling instrumentation are used to remove calculus, but they do not necessarily remove the contaminated surface layer. Gingival curettage involves the removal of diseased tissue from the gum line, which is not the same as root planing. Polishing is used to smooth teeth after scaling or root planing, but does not remove the surface layer in question. Therefore, C is the best choice for the described scenario.

The Removal of the Surface Layer of Cementum or Dentin