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  • Title: Periodontics: 3. Non-surgical periodontal therapy in general dental practice.
    Author: Mullally B, Irwin C, Ziada H, Allen E, Byrne PJ.
    Journal: Dent Update; 2007; 34(6):326-8, 330-2, 335-6. PubMed ID: 17784581.
    Abstract:
    UNLABELLED: Non-surgical periodontal therapy is an integral part of periodontal treatment and has been defined as plaque removal, plaque control, supra- and subgingival scaling, root surface debridement, and the adjunctive use of chemical agents. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Knowledge of the role of non-surgical periodontal therapy is central to good patient care.
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