Heavy staining and calculus deposits exhibited on the lingual surface of the mandibular anterior teeth, along the gumline. Debridement would remove the stain and build-up.

In dentistry, debridement refers to the necessary removal of plaque and calculus that have accumulated on the teeth in order to maintain oral health.^[1] Debridement in this case may be performed using ultrasonic instruments, which fracture the calculus, thereby facilitating its removal, as well as hand tools, including periodontal scaler and curettes.

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