Clinicians must be able to gain access and remove all deposits from the base of the pocket in order to control disease and prevent probing depths from increasing.

Site-specific ultrasonic instrumentation is key to achieving effective periodontal maintenance and supporting periodontal health.

Applying advanced principles of periodontal instrumentation to enhance mechanical debridement is key to meeting the goals of nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

A new addition to the biofilm management armamentarium, air polishing offers significant benefits to both patients and clinicians.

Memorizing the anatomy and proper instrument selection are key to successful scaling of this part of the dentition.

Effective ultrasonic instrumentation for these teeth depends on the clinician's knowledge of tooth anatomy, ultrasonic insert/tip designs, and technique.

Instrument sharpness is key to achieving successful periodontal treatment.

Regular personal and professional biofilm removal is key to preventing and treating oral infections.

This is key to effective nonsurgical periodontal therapy and periodontal maintenance.

The complex root anatomy of these teeth poses a distinct challenge during hand instrumentation.