scaling (redirected from channel scaling)

scaling,

n the removal of deposits from the teeth.

scaling, channel,

n a method of manual deposit removal in which the scaling instrument is applied in overlapping strokes across the surface of the tooth to ensure complete coverage and removal of all deposits.

scaling, coronal,

n the removal of deposits from the clinical crowns of the teeth.

scaling, electrosurgical,

n See electrosurgery and scalpel, electrosurgical.

scaling, reinforcement,

n the technique used during instrumentation procedures in which the nondominant hand supports the instrument or the working hand, providing additional stability and control of the instrument.

scaling, root,

n the removal of deposits from the accessible root surfaces of the teeth.

scaling, subgingival,

n the removal of accretions and debris from the surfaces of the tooth apical to the gingival margin. This process accomplishes the removal of primary irritants to the gingival tissues and permits the reduction of inflammation in these tissues.

scaling, supragingival,

n the removal of deposits from the surfaces of the teeth coronal to the gingival margin. This process accomplishes the removal of primary irritants to the gingival tissues and permits the reduction of inflammation in these tissues if there are no additional subgingival deposits.

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scaling

1. removal of tartar from teeth. See also ultrasonic tooth scaling, tartar scraper.

2. in statistical terms the changing of the scale on which a variable is measured, usually to match the scaling of another lot of data and simplify comparison.

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scaling Periodontics The removal of dental plaque–an early lesion that predisposes to periodontitis and 'tartar' or calculus from the crown of a tooth and/or exposed root surfaces. See Periodontal disease.