Frejus Medical & Dental Clinic
Root planing
Root planing or curettage is a technique for slowing or stopping the progression of periodontitis (periodontal disease). This method is generally very effective and not very aggressive.
Description of root planing
Purpose of root planing
The purpose of root planing is to remove plaque and tartar that has accumulated under the gums on the roots of the teeth. This technique is mainly performed on patients with periodontitis. It consists of lifting the gums, eliminating the dental plaque by picking the pockets, spaces that have been created between the gums and the tooth.
How does root planing work?
Root planing is a non-surgical technique performed under local anaesthetic, i.e. by blocking the sensation of pain in the mouth.
This operation is carried out using a curette, a tool that scrapes the tooth, or ultrasonic devices whose vibration will remove tartar and plaque, i.e. accumulated bacteria.
In general, 2 to 4 sessions are necessary to thoroughly clean the tissues. These sessions are carried out at short intervals to limit the risk of re-infection.
