Analysing root roughness and smear layer relationship by comparing contemporary dental curettes with conventional dental curettes: a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Root debridement procedures for the treatment of periodontal diseases, produces root surface irregularities and smear layer on the root surface that can adversely affect the healing of periodontal tissues. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the surface texture of...

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Main Authors: Sania Riaz, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sumaiya Shabbir, Ziaur Rahman Khan, Syed Jaffar Abbas Zaidi, Meshal Muhammad Naeem, Waqas Ahmed Farooqui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02268-1