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Endoscopic vs. Tactile Evaluation of Subgingival Calculus

Joy B. Osborn, Patricia A. Lenton, Scott A. Lunos and Christine M. Blue
American Dental Hygienists' Association August 2014, 88 (4) 229-236;
Joy B. Osborn
RDH, MA
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Patricia A. Lenton
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Scott A. Lunos
MS
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Christine M. Blue
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    Tactile Calculus Index*

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    Subject Mean (SD) Periodontal Measures in Perioscope™ and Non-Perioscope™ Sites (n=26)

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    Comparison of Perioscope™ and Tactile Calculus Index Scores in Perioscope™ Sites

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    Changes in Tactile Calculus Index Scores Over Time For Perioscope™ and Non-Perioscope™ Sites

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    Comparison of the Perioscope™ and Explorer Calculus Indices Based On Pocket Depth, Tooth Rootedness and Tooth Surface

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