Sentences with phrase «mechanical removal i.e.»

Once supragingival plaque and calculus is removed, the teeth should be polished with a medium to fine grit polishing paste to smooth surface irregularities which helps retard the biofilm of plaque and improve mechanical removal i.e. brushing and future scaling.

Due to the inherent nature of biofilms, mechanical removal i.e. brushing, has proven to be the best method of control.