Subgingival Scaling & Root Planing (SRP)
DeptPeriodonticsLevelIntermediateTime45–60 min per quadrant
Definitive non-surgical periodontal treatment involving instrumentation of root surfaces within periodontal pockets to remove subgingival calculus, biofilm, and contaminated cementum, promoting healing and attachment gain.
What the protocol covers
- •A) Indications
- •B) Pre-Op Checklist
- •C) Instruments
- •D) Step-by-Step SRP Technique
- •E) Endpoints
- •F) Re-Evaluation Timing
- •G) Common Student Mistakes
- •H) Documentation
The full procedure entry includes
- The full step-by-step protocol (23 content blocks)
- Armamentarium, indications and contraindications
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- The narrated video lesson and night-before prep sheet
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