Debridement definition

Debridement means the removal of excess plaque. A periodontal "pre-cleaning" procedure done when there is too much plaque for the dentist to perform an exam.
Debridement means a preliminary procedure that:
Debridement means the removal of excessive amounts of Plaque and tartar from your teeth. DENTAL HYGIENIST

Examples of Debridement in a sentence

  • Debridement is considered a separate procedure only when gross contamination requires prolonged cleansing, when appreciable amounts of devitalized or contaminated tissue are removed, or when debridement is carried out separately without immediate primary closure (extensive debridement of soft tissue and/or bone).

  • LIMITATION: Any combination of this procedure, dental cleanings (see Diagnostic and Preventive section), Periodontal Maintenance and Full Mouth Debridement is covered 2 times per 12-month period.

  • Poor Outcomes of Irrigation and Debridement in Acute Periprosthetic Joint Infection with Antibiotic Impregnated Calcium Sulphate Beads.

  • Debridement of the meniscus is not recommended in patients with severe arthritis as it is unlikely to alleviate symptoms.

  • Risk Factors for Repeat Debridement, Spacer Retention, Amputation, Arthrodesis, and Mortality after Removal of an Infected TKA with Spacer Placement.

  • Debridement of a peri-implant defect or defects surrounding a single implant (with or without osseous contouring), and surface cleaning of the exposed implant surfaces, including flap entry and closure, are covered once in 36 months.

  • Prospective Analysis of Radiofrequency Versus Mechanical Debridement of Isolated Patellar Chondral Lesions.

  • Debridement and closed packing for the treatment of necrotizing pancreatitis.

  • Debridement of the adult hip for femoroacetabular impingement: indications and preliminary clinical results.

  • LIMITATION: Any combination of this procedure, and dental cleanings (see Diagnostic and Preventive section), Full Mouth Debridement and Scaling in the Presence of Moderate or Severe Gingival Inflammation is covered 4 times per 12-month period.

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