Closed root planning removes plaque, toxins, and tartar from teeth while simultaneously smoothing tooth roots to help prevent bacteria from leading to gum disease in the future.
Without proper treatment, gum disease can quickly escalate into painful infections, jaw bone deterioration, and tooth loss. Scaling and root planing help stop gum disease before it reaches this point.
Less Invasive
Closed root planning helps remove irritating agents such as large-scale plaque accumulations and calculus deposits that lead to gum inflammation, as well as smoothening root surfaces to help avoid further inflammation and bacteria buildup while permitting your gum tissue to attach back onto tooth roots again.
Root planning techniques such as root scaling are less invasive because they do not involve incisions or sutures; rather, the dentist simply uses a small curette to clean teeth through gums using pressure. Although some tenderness may remain post-procedure, this can usually be managed using over-the-counter pain relievers.
This treatment’s primary goal is to avoid further inflammation and infection of gums by cleaning all teeth and their roots thoroughly. This is essential as periodontal infections can spread throughout your body, increasing heart disease risk as well as diabetes risk. Furthermore, bacteria found in gum pockets may travel through your pet’s system, increasing their chance of illness overall.
As part of this process, in addition to thorough cleaning, antibiotics may also be administered directly into gum pockets in order to reduce bacteria levels and encourage healing in that area, helping gums reattach themselves and stop the progression of periodontitis.
Less Painful
Closed root planing utilizes a special curette to use under the gumline to smooth tooth surfaces and remove calculus and bacteria deposits, including calculus deposits that remain beneath the gumline. It requires careful coordination between mental, manual, and visual skills so as to debride pockets as atraumatically as possible without injuring roots, making this one of the more challenging dental procedures to master.
Closed Root Planning’s goal is to reduce bacterial colony formation, plaque and calculus formation, and further bone loss (Figure 5). A veterinary dental professional will use a dental explorer to examine each pocket and decide on an optimal pressure application strategy and brushing stroke style (light or heavy).
This technique also enables veterinary dental professionals to more thoroughly inspect periodontal pockets with the help of a mirror and explorer to make sure all infected tissues have been removed and that pockets are as clean as possible. Furthermore, this approach reduces odor-producing bacteria within oral cavities, making a mouth more appealing overall.
Open root planning may be combined with surgical techniques and grafting materials, as needed, to promote healing of severe attachment loss. It should be remembered that the key factor in any periodontal treatment’s success lies in maintaining great oral hygiene at home; brushing twice daily with floss once daily as well as using an antibacterial rinse and any recommended products is key for long-term success.
Shorter Treatment Time
Closed root planing offers significant time savings over traditional mechanical cleaning by eliminating more plaque and tartar accumulation on tooth surfaces, thus decreasing gingival inflammation and hastening healing—thus eliminating the need for more aggressive periodontal surgery later.
The procedure also enhances oral hygiene by eliminating bad breath caused by bacteria and food particles in the mouth, creating fresher breath for patients while protecting the roots of teeth against damage due to gum disease.
Periodontal pockets provide the perfect environment for harmful bacteria to multiply and lead to bone and gum tissue destruction, ultimately leading to tooth loss. Closed root planning helps eliminate these pockets by slowing the progression of periodontal disease while simultaneously protecting teeth against tooth loss.
Scaling and root planing does not eliminate all bacteria from teeth; to achieve the long-term benefits of this minimally invasive, highly effective procedure, it is important to practice daily brushing, flossing, and attending regular dental visits. This way, the Monadnock Perio and Implant Center can tailor a treatment to meet individual needs! For more information on this subject, reach out to Dr. Joseph Morales now!
More Affordable
Closed root planning is not only less invasive and painful than other root planning techniques; it is also more affordable. On average, preventive work to treat 1-3 teeth is typically $200 per quadrant, while therapeutic treatment typically incurs $300 more; these rates are comparable with the costs of other periodontal therapies.
Scaling and root planing treatments are typically covered by dental insurance, making this an extremely affordable treatment option. Not only that, but scaling and root planing are proven effective at preventing future buildup while decreasing the need for more costly procedures such as gum surgery, root canals, or crowns.
Root canal therapy or tooth extraction will typically be necessary as part of periodontal treatment; however, scaling and root planing may prevent this need by eliminating harmful tartar buildup and smoothing the roots to prevent future accumulation. If cost is a concern for you, we offer several payment plans through CareCredit that offer flexible financing.
Scaling and root planing may be performed by both general dentists and periodontists; however, many patients prefer having it performed by a periodontist due to his/her extensive training and experience treating periodontal disease and its complications. Furthermore, some may feel more at ease having the specialist perform it than trusting in general dentist’s treatments as accurate.
FAQ’S
1. What is closed root planning?
Closed root planning removes plaque, tartar, and toxins while smoothing tooth roots to prevent gum disease.
2. Is closed root planning painful?
Closed root planning is generally less painful than other treatments and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
3. How long does closed root planning take?
Closed root planning typically has a shorter treatment time compared to traditional cleaning procedures.
4. Is closed root planning covered by insurance?
Yes, scaling and root planing treatments are often covered by dental insurance.
5. How much does closed root planning cost?
Costs typically range from $200 to $300 per quadrant, depending on whether it is preventive or therapeutic treatment.
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