I. EXAMINATION PROCEDURES.

A. Extraoral and Intraoral Examination.
B. Introduction to Instrumentation: Use of the Periodontal Probe.
C. Periodontal Examination.
D. Interpretation of Probing.
 

II. DETECTION OF CALCULUS.

A. Use of the Explorer.
B. Use of the Compressed Air.
 

III. SCALING AND ROOT PLANING.

A. Fundamentals of Scaling and Root Planing.
B. Scaling and Root Planing Procedure.
C. Use of Universal Curettes.
D. Use of the Gracey Curettes.
E. Instrumentation of Different Areas of the Mouth.
F. The Fifteen Principles of Instrumentation.
G. Use of Sickles.
H. Use of Hoes and Files.
I. Use of Ultrasonic and Sonic Scaling Devices.
 

IV. INSTRUMENTATION SHARPENING.

A. Principles of Sharpening.
B. Sharpening Curettes.
C. Sharpening Sickles.
 

V. POLISHING.