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Relative size of a No. 15 scalpel blade (top) and Mini 69 blade (middle) and Mini 63 blade (bottom) (Salvin Dental Specialties, Charlotte, NC, USA). The microblades are bendable up to 45° and have a full radius edge
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The treatment and management of periodontal disease has gradually shifted from resective to regenerative periodontal therapy due to the recent progress in the understanding of periodontal wound healing and tissue regeneration. This paradigm shift has led to the development of new instruments, equipment, biomaterials and techniques for use in routin...
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