Scaling and Root Planing Time Calculator
Treatment time from quadrant complexity and pocket depths.
Inputs
Results
Total treatment time (min)
140
Time per quadrant (min)35
Appointments needed2
Anesthesia carpules4
Expected PD reduction (mm)1
Est. total cost ($)$1,200.00
Re Eval Weeks4
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the number of quadrants requiring SRP treatment.
- Set the average pocket depth (mm) and calculus level (1 = light, 2 = moderate, 3 = heavy).
- Input the average number of teeth per quadrant.
- Review Estimated SRP Time (minutes per quadrant and total), and recommended appointment blocks.
- Use total time to schedule proper appointment length and plan anesthesia requirements.
How the result changes with Teeth per quadrant
| Teeth per quadrant | Total treatment time (min) |
|---|---|
| 1.7 | 40 |
| 3.45 | 60 |
| 5.55 | 120 |
| 7.3 | 140 |
What each input means
- Quadrants to treat
- Number of quadrants requiring SRP.
- Average pocket depth (mm)
- Average probing depth across involved sites.
- Calculus level (1-3)
- 1 = light, 2 = moderate, 3 = heavy calculus.
- Teeth per quadrant
- Average number of teeth per quadrant.
What each result means
- Total treatment time (min)
- Total SRP time for all quadrants.
- Time per quadrant (min)
- Estimated SRP time per quadrant.
- Appointments needed
- Recommended number of treatment visits.
- Anesthesia carpules
- Estimated local anesthetic carpules needed.
- Expected PD reduction (mm)
- Typical pocket depth reduction after SRP.
- Est. total cost ($)
- Estimated total treatment cost.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersQuadrants to treat = 4, Average pocket depth (mm) = 5, Calculus level (1-3) = 2, Teeth per quadrant = 7 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total treatment timeTotal treatment time140 = 140
- Calculate Time per quadrantTime per quadrant35 = 35
- Calculate Appointments needed2 = 2
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