periodontal probing

Where Is A Periodontal Surgical Pack Usually Placed?

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Where Is A Periodontal Surgical Pack Usually Placed? These dressings are applied around the necks of the teeth and adjacent tissue to cover and protect the surgical wound after periodontal surgery (3). When is periodontal dressing used? Dressing: A periodontal dressing is often used to cover surgical sites from one to two weeks for your

How Often Should Periodontal Probing Be Done?

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How Often Should Periodontal Probing Be Done? According to Frank DeLuca, DMD, JD, the standard of care in dentistry for periodontal charting is a full-mouth, six-point probing with all numbers recorded at a minimum of once per year for all adult patients. How often should you do perio charting? The AAP recommends annual periodontal charting/evaluation