A smooth cementum provides less opportunity for bacteria to accumulate and form calculus, so root planing is an important part of stopping progression of periodontal disease, especially once deeper pockets have formed in the gums, which is really in the bone.
A smooth cementum provides less opportunity for bacteria to accumulate and form calculus. Root planing is an important part of stopping progression of periodontal disease. Deeper pockets have formed in the gums. The gums is really in the bone.