Timing of Re-evaluation After Steps I-II of Periodontal Therapy

Supragingival scaling will be performed at sites with plaque and subgingival scaling will be performed by the use of manual and ultrasonic instruments at pockets ≥ 4 mm with bleeding. Oral hygiene instructions will be reinforced. Patients will be instructed to use interdental brushes with appropriate size interdental brushes or dental floss when interdental embrasures will not allow for interdental brushing.

Supragingival scaling will be performed at sites with plaque. Oral hygiene instructions will be reinforced. Patients will be instructed to use interdental brushes with appropriate size interdental brushes or dental floss when interdental embrasures will not allow for interdental brushing.