Sentences with phrase «subgingival pockets»

Once stage 2 - 3 periodontal disease starts a professional cleaning is necessary for deep scaling under the gums into the subgingival pockets created from the periodontal disease.

To close subgingival pockets after curettage, a perioceutic antibiotic gel (Doxirobe Gel) is infused into small pockets, or Consil is used in large pockets to bind to both bone and tissue to close pockets.

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As the pocket worsens from the subgingival (under the gum) infection, it will cause the tooth to loosen and may even reach the root area and cause a root abscess.

The most critical part of a dental scaling procedure is scaling the tooth surfaces that are within the gingival pocket (the subgingival space between the gum and the root)... Removal of dental tartar on the visible surfaces of the teeth has little effect on a pet's health, and provides a false sense of accomplishment.

The gingival margin and the surfaces within the gingival pocket (the subgingival space between the gum and the root) are very important areas to keep free of plaque for maintaining the dental health of your pet.