Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 135-136 , September 2003

Scaling and root planing reduce pocket depths and increase attachment levels

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PII: S1532-3382(03)00075-7

doi: 10.1016/S1532-3382(03)00075-7

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 135-136 , September 2003