what does debridement mean
Debridement is the removal of large amounts of plaque and tartar from your teeth. What It's Used For. Debridement is done on people who have heavy plaque and tartar (calculus) build-up. This usually happens because they haven't visited a dentist for a long time. If the plaque and tartar are really heavy, your dentist may not be able to see the teeth to examine them.