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Non-surgical periodontal therapy is an integral part of periodontal treatment and has been defined as plaque removal, plaque control, supra- and subgingival scaling, root surface debridement, and the adjunctive use of chemical agents. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Knowledge of the role of non-surgical periodontal therapy is central to good patient care.
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, School of Clinical Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast BT12 6BP, Northern Ireland.
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