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Review
. 2014 Jan;26(1):7-13.
doi: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2013.12.003. Epub 2013 Dec 18.

Detection, removal and prevention of calculus: Literature Review

Deepa G Kamath  1 , Sangeeta Umesh Nayak  1
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Review

Detection, removal and prevention of calculus: Literature Review

Deepa G Kamath et al. Saudi Dent J. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

Dental plaque is considered to be a major etiological factor in the development of periodontal disease. Accordingly, the elimination of supra- and sub-gingival plaque and calculus is the cornerstone of periodontal therapy. Dental calculus is mineralized plaque; because it is porous, it can absorb various toxic products that can damage the periodontal tissues. Hence, calculus should be accurately detected and thoroughly removed for adequate periodontal therapy. Many techniques have been used to identify and remove calculus deposits present on the root surface. The purpose of this review was to compile the various methods and their advantages for the detection and removal of calculus.

Keywords: Calculus; Gingivitis; Periodontal disease; Plaque; Ultrasonic scaling.

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Figures

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Figure 1a
Perioscopy system.
Figure 1b
Figure 1b
Visualization of subgingival calculus using perioscopy system.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Supragingival scalers. (A) Surface scaler, (B) anterior sickle scaler, (C) Posterior sickle scaler, (D) universal scaler.
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Figure 3a
Gracey curettes for subgingival scaling (area specific curettes).
Figure 3b
Figure 3b
Universal curette.
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Figure 4
Supra gingival hand scaling (pre and immediate post operative) (A) Preoperative (B) Scaler in place (C) Immediate post operative.
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Figure 5
Supragingival scaling tips for implant surface.
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Figure 6
Magnetostrictive scaling unit and tips.
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Figure 7
Piezoelecric scaling unit and tip.
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Figure 8
Supragingval scaling using ultrasonic scaler. (A) Preoperative, (B) Ultrasonic scaler in place.
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