root planing

root planing
In dentistry, abrading of rough root surfaces to achieve a smooth surface.

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root plan·ing -.plā-niŋ n the scraping of a bacteria-impregnated layer of cementum from the surface of a tooth root to prevent or treat periodontitis

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smoothing of the root surface of a tooth after subgingival scaling or curettage.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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