ROOT PLANNING

Question 1

Rationale of root planning

Answer 1

• Interrupt or stop progress of disease
  Securing biologically acceptable root surfaces
• Removal of Diseased Cementum/Induce positive changes in the sub-gingival bacterial flora count and content
• Resolving inflammation/Create and environment that encourages the tissue to heal/decrease pocket depth
• Root Smoothness-Facilitate oral hygiene procedures/Increase the effectiveness of the patient’s plaque control/prevent recurrence of the disease
• Improving or maintaining attachment level
• Preparing the tissues for surgical procedures/to provide initial preparation for complicated periodontal therapy required for advanced disease

Question 2

Instruments

Answer 2

1. After 5 series
2. After 5 and Mini 5

Question 3

After 5 series

Answer 3

Extra 3mm terminal shank, reduced blade width 10 %

Question 4

After 5 and Mini 5

Answer 4

• Mini 5 Reduced blade length 50%
• Reduced blade width 10%
• Extra 3mm terminal shank

Question 5

Shank design

Answer 5

Straighter shanks are used anteriorly
Multi-angled shanks are used posteriorly
Longer shanks extend more easily into deeper pockets
(e.g. Gracey after five and Mini five)

Question 6

Blade design

Answer 6

Small, narrow blades would be used in narrow
pockets. (e.g. Gracey after five and Mini Five)
reduced blade width 10% )

Question 7

RATIONALE FOR ROOT PLANNING

Answer 7

• Root Smoothness
• Removal of Diseased cementum
• Preparation of New attachment