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Debridement

Devitalised, or dead tissue is removed from the body using a variety of techniques, including surgery, and this is called debridement.

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How long does sensitivity last after debridement?

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Whats the difference between debridement and a root scaling?

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What is the difference between surgical and sharp debridement?

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Please advise what is the difference between debridement and root scaling?

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How long is recovery from surgery for fat pad debridement? What does recovery look like?

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What is an eye corneal debridement?

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