Aim: To compare the efficacy of scaling and root planing with or without magnification loupe by evaluating the presence of residual calculus using stereomicroscope.
Materials and Methods: A total of 10 teeth with grade II and III mobility in patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis indicated for extraction were included in the study. The proximal surfaces of the selected teeth were randomly divided into two groups, group 1 and group 2 respectively. Scaling and root planing was done in group 1 and group 2 using gracey curettes by microsurgical (x2.5 magnification compound loupe) and conventional approach respectively. After scaling and root planing, teeth were extracted, sectioned and evaluated for the presence of any residual calculus using stereomicroscope.
Results: Group 1 teeth treated with magnification loupe showed less residual calculus compared to group 2 teeth treated without magnification.
Conclusion: From this study, it was concluded that microsurgical approach increases the efficacy of scaling and root planing compared to the conventional approach.
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2022: 6.012
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