Root planing is a dental procedure where a dentist cleans and smoothens the roots of your teeth to remove bacteria and prevent gum disease. Full definition
This form of treatment, termed «open root planing», creates an environment for the normal supporting tissues of the tooth to regenerate. (wellpets.com)
If a pocket is found, a procedure called root planing is performed in which the root surface is cleaned and smoothed so that periodontal tissue can firmly reattach to the tooth root. (shulervetclinic.com)
This may mean cleaning the root surfaces via root planing with hand instruments, cleaning out any periodontal pockets, and further periodontal therapies. (thepetdentist.com)