Definition: A procedure for smoothing of the roughened root surface or cementum of a tooth after subgingival curettage or scaling, as part of periodontal therapy.
in periodontal ther to smooth root surface or cementum; do not use /util except by MeSH definition; do not confuse with ROOT SCALING see DENTAL SCALING
Other names Root Planings; Planings, Root; Planing, Root