Hand scaling root surfaces
FIGURE 6 - Hand scaling of accessible root surfaces.
Photo courtesy of Jan Bellows.
(A) Orientation of the curette before placement in the periodontal pocket.
(B) Insertion of curette into the periodontal pocket.
(C) Removal of subgingival debris.
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