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Documentation musts for reimbursement of scaling and root planing

Periodontal treatment has changed as time has allowed us to learn new facts about the disease and the best types of treatment. Different autogenous and non-autogenous grafting materials are now used ...
Yahoo Finance

Scaling and Root Planing: What to Expect During Periodontal Treatment

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / If you've encountered swelling, bleeding or pain in your gums, you may have developed periodontal disease. Also known as gum disease, this ...
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Is scaling and root planing effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis?

Research suggests links between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis, so might scaling and root planing reduce signs of both diseases in patients with both conditions? To find out, ...
Los Angeles Times

Scaling and Root Planing: Why This Deep Cleaning Is Vital for Gum Health

SRP is the frontline treatment for periodontitis and involves removing plaque below the gumline. It significantly reduces inflammation, bleeding, and bacterial infection in the gums. Adjunctive ...
Nature

Topical intra-pocket anaesthetic gel reduces the risk and intensity of pain during periodontal scaling and root planing and probing

Question: Does intra-pocket anaesthesia compared to a placebo influence the pain during probing or SRP in adult patients? The authors used VAS and Heft-Parker scale to measure pain intensity and ...