“Scaling: Highly Rated But Surely Underrated”

Abstract

Periodontitis is chronic immunoinflammatory disorder affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. It has been affecting mankind since a long time with its modality of treatment evolving continuously through the years. Dental plaque is the key etiological factor for initiation and progression of periodontal disease. Nonsurgical periodontal therapy is a regimen that aims at removal of supra and subgingival deposits. This therapy is considered as the gold standard for treating periodontal disease. The purpose of this article is to describe and report a case demonstrating the benefits of nonsurgical periodontal therapy even when used as a stand-alone therapy.