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periodontics - 3 Questions
The Gracey curette is a dental instrument used for subgingival scaling and root planing. Correct adaptation of the curette involves placing it at the correct angle to the tooth surface to effectively remove plaque and calculus. The lower shank of the curette should be parallel with the tooth surface to allow for proper engagement with the tooth structure.
Thick manageable true pockets with no recession are best treated by an apically displaced flap procedure. The apically displaced flap technique is a common surgical method in periodontics that is effective for reducing pocket depth and increasing the width of attached gingiva, particularly in cases with sufficient keratinized tissue and no recession.
Ostectomy procedures are indicated for reverse architecture bone defects.