Root planning is completed to remove calculus from the root surfaces.

Root planning is completed to remove calculus from the root surfaces.

• A. To place implants
• B. To remove calculus from the root surfaces
• C. To smooth occlusal surfaces
• D. To remove bone

Answer: (B)

Root planing focuses on debriding the root surfaces to remove calculus and endotoxin-contaminated cementum, leaving a smooth, biologically compatible surface that promotes reattachment of the periodontal tissues and easier plaque control. This is why removing calculus from the root surfaces is the correct purpose. Placing implants is a separate surgical procedure, smoothing occlusal surfaces targets the biting surfaces rather than the roots, and removing bone is not done during root planing.

Root planing focuses on debriding the root surfaces to remove calculus and endotoxin-contaminated cementum, leaving a smooth, biologically compatible surface that promotes reattachment of the periodontal tissues and easier plaque control. This is why removing calculus from the root surfaces is the correct purpose. Placing implants is a separate surgical procedure, smoothing occlusal surfaces targets the biting surfaces rather than the roots, and removing bone is not done during root planing.