RSD
Also written as: RSD — Root Surface Debridement
Abbreviation for Root Surface Debridement, the mechanical cleaning of subgingival root surfaces to remove bacterial deposits.
Full Definition
RSD (Root Surface Debridement) is the widely used clinical and research shorthand for subgingival instrumentation aimed at disrupting and removing the subgingival biofilm without extensive cementum removal. It is frequently encountered as an abbreviated comparator arm label in periodontal trial tables and figures. Editors should confirm the abbreviation is defined on first use and is used consistently thereafter. RSD should not be used interchangeably with SRP (Scaling and Root Planing) in manuscripts, as the two terms carry distinct procedural implications that affect clinical interpretation.
Usage
Usage note: Define on first use. Do not use as a synonym for SRP; the procedural distinction affects reproducibility and comparability of study results.
In Context
- "The control group received RSD alone, while the test group received RSD supplemented with locally delivered antibiotics." — Periodontal clinical trial arms description
- "RSD was performed under local anaesthesia by a single calibrated periodontist." — Methods section, periodontal research paper