Which instrument is used for root planing and removing the soft tissue lining of a periodontal pocket?

The dental assistant’s main functions are to 

What is used to remove gingival tissue during periodontal surgery?

The complete removal of the frenum is a frenectomy.

What is used to remove gingival tissue during periodontal surgery?

The dental bridge that replaces the missing tooth is called the 

The periodontal disease that involves the formation of periodontal pockets is ____________.

During a periodontal probing, how many sites are probed on each tooth?

Retraction cord saturated with a chemical to resorb tissue is said to be:

Systemic factors for periodontal diseases include ____________.