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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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Scaling and root planing focuses on the:
  1. Gingiva surface
  2. Tooth surface
  3. Tongue surface
  4. Root surface
Explanation
Answer: D - Scaling and root planing focuses on the root surface. These techniques remove from the root surface plaques softened or roughened cementum and calcified deposits leaving the root smooth and clean. Most often, the techniques are used for periodontal inflammation.
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