A narrative review of imaging tools for imaging subgingival calculus

Background and Objective: The conventional method of detecting subgingival calculus involves using a periodontal probe to sense tactile differences on the dental root surface. Although efficient, this can result in false positives negatives. This literature review explores alternative detection techniques that detect with improved accuracy consistency. accumulation below gingival margin foster periodontitis-inducing bacterial growth. Conventional methods locating are often inaccurate highly dependent clinician skill. evaluates used improve imaging calculus.