Removal of degenerated and necrotic epithelium and underlying connective tissue of a periodontal pocket in an effort to convert a chronic ulcerated wound to an acute surgical wound, thereby insuring wound healing and attachment or epithelial adhesion, and shrinkage of the marginal gingiva. The term is sometimes used in connection with smoothing of a root surface or ROOT PLANING. (Jablonski; Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982)
Also Known As:
Curettage, Gingival; Curettage, Subgingival; Curettages, Gingival; Curettages, Subgingival; Debridement, Periodontal Epithelial; Debridements, Periodontal Epithelial; Epithelial Debridement, Periodontal; Epithelial Debridements, Periodontal; Gingival Curettages; Periodontal Epithelial Debridements; Subgingival Curettages; Gingival Curettage; Periodontal Epithelial Debridement