Periodontal scaling in Barcelona - Professional tartar removal
Tartar is formed as a result of plaque accumulation, which eventually mineralizes with phosphorus, iron and calcium salts, becoming dense. It is impossible to remove such deposits on your own, especially subgingival ones - an ordinary toothbrush and abrasive particles of toothpaste will not cope with this task.
Indications for scaling: The main indication is the presence of tartar, which usually forms at the edge of the gum on the inside of the teeth. The areas of enamel that are poorly self-cleaning from plaque during chewing are most susceptible to stone formation.
Scaling also serves as a preparatory stage before various dental manipulations: splinting teeth for periodontal disease, prosthetics, installation of orthodontic structures, professional bleaching, implantation.