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Gingival curetage is usually done to remove subgingival calculus. a flap surgery is done to gain full access.
Code 59812 is used to report the dilation and curettage (either sharp or suction curettage) for the surgical management of an incomplete abortion. However, if the patient is septic and is diagnosed as experiencing an incomplete abortion, do not use code 59812.
A periodontal or surgical instrument having a sharp, spoon-shaped working blade; used for debridement. The periodontal curet, available in many sizes and shapes, is used for root and gingival curettage.
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Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic (nonobstetrical)
Gingival fluid is fluid containing plasma proteins. When there is gingival inflammation more gingival fluid is produced. Gingival fluid is sometimes also called crevicular fluid.
The Gingival Bone Count index was given by Dunning J M and Leach L B. This index records the gingival condition and the level of the crest of the alveolar bone.
It is an ordinal since gingival index uses 0-3 scale
This procedure is known as a D&C (dilatation and curettage).
Endocervical curettage-- Biopsy performed with a curette to scrape the mucous membrane of the cervical canal.