Periodontics: Instrumentation and Assist · CDA

How does correct fulcrum placement during periodontal instrumentation benefit treatment?

It allows the working instruments to stay sharper for longer
It improves stability and reduces tissue trauma
It eliminates the need for local anesthesia during scaling
It speeds up the overall procedure by at least fifty percent

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Correct answer: It improves stability and reduces tissue trauma

A proper fulcrum provides stability and precise control over instrument strokes, minimizing tissue injury and operator fatigue during scaling and root-planing.

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