Clinical Benefits

One potentially promising treatment option for scaling and root planing is the full-mouth procedure, or one-stage periodontal SRP. Treating the entire mouth in one visit stops the translocation of periodontopathogens within the oropharyngeal area, promoting more effective healing of treated areas. Here is an overview of the potential benefits:

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11 Blair, Charles: Scaling Up Productivity with Technololgy. Dental Economics 2006; 96 (12) Supple 1:5.

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