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Scaling & root planing

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Tooth reduction (amount required)

  • Removable dentures
    Partial dentures may need to be anchored to teeth. Minimal reduction is usually necessary. Some anchor teeth (abutments) require crowns.
  • Scaling & root planing
    Not applicable
  • Simple extractions
    Not applicable
  • Surgical extractions
    Not applicable

Amount of tooth structure that must be removed to make a durable and esthetic restoration from the material specified.