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Remove gross calculus by cracking with forceps very carefully (Cat teeth can be fractured by over-zealous cracking).

  Carefully remove abundant calculus with forceps (27 seconds)

Remove the obvious remaining calculus mechanically, with an ultrasonic/sonic scaler or with a hand scaler. Ensure scaling is carried out both supra and subgingivally.

  Ultrasonic scaling supra and subgingival (38 seconds)

 

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