Title
Profilometric evaluation of root surface roughness using pumice and zirconium silicate polishing agents
Authors
Devadharshini Chandrasekar, C. Burnice Nalina Kumari*, Nikita Ravi, Jaideep Mahendra & Vijayalakshmi Rajaram
Affiliation
Department of Periodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; *Corresponding author
Devadharshini Chandrasekar - E - mail: dr.devachandru.perio@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9940619304
C. Burnice Nalina Kumari - E - mail: drburnice.perio@madch.edu.in;
Phone: +91 9790944335
Nikita Ravi - E - mail: niksravi21@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9884296476
Jaideep Mahendra - E - mail: jaideep_m_23@yahoo.co.in; Phone: +91
9444963973
Vijayalakshmi Rajaram - E - mail: rajaramvijayalakshmi@gmail.com;
Phone: +91 9444765440
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received February 1, 2025; Revised February 28, 2025; Accepted February 28, 2025, Published February 28, 2025
Abstract
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that leads to tooth loss with dental plaque and calculus as key risk factors. Periodontal prophylaxis including polishing plays a crucial role in reducing plaque deposition and maintaining periodontal health. Therefore, it is of interest to compare the root surface roughness produced by pumice polishing powder and zirconium silicate prophylaxis paste using a profilometric analysis on the extracted teeth. The results show that zirconium silicate paste produced a smooth root surface compared to pumice powder which exhibited a rough texture. Thus, zirconium silicate paste is preferable for preserving root surface integrity during periodontal prophylaxis.
Keywords
Periodontitis, tooth polishing, profilometry, root surface roughness, pumice polishing powder, zirconium silicate prophylaxis paste
Citation
Chandrasekar et al. Bioinformation 21(2): 268-273 (2025)
Edited by
P Kangueane
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
