Definition and Procedure - Curettage is the use of a curette to remove tissue by scraping or scooping. - It is a medical procedure commonly used for abortion. - Curettage has been replaced by vacuum aspiration in recent years. - It is also used to treat teeth affected by periodontitis. - Gingival curettage is a surgical procedure to remove the soft tissue lining of the periodontal pocket.

Effectiveness and Clinical Value - There is no evidence that gingival curettage has any therapeutic benefit in the treatment of chronic periodontitis. - The American Dental Association has removed gingival curettage from Current Dental Terminology. - The American Academy of Periodontology does not include gingival curettage as a method of treatment. - The dental community regards gingival curettage as a procedure with no clinical value. - Curettage is a major method used for removing osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications - Curettage with subsequent culture is more accurate than other methods for diagnosing diabetic foot ulcers. - It is used in excising a chalazion of the eyelid. - Dilation and curettage is another related procedure. - Curettage is used in the field of obstetrics and gynecology for diagnostic purposes. - It is also used in surgical procedures and techniques.

References - Mosbys Medical, Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary defines curettage as the use of a curette to remove tissue. - Encyclopædia Britannica defines curettage as a medical procedure. - Mayo Clinic provides definitions and information about dilation and curettage. - A PDF article provides additional information about curettage. - The surgery article on Wikipedia is a stub.

Categories and Hidden Information - Curettage falls under the category of diagnostic obstetrics and gynecology. - It is also categorised under surgical procedures and techniques. - The article on curettage is listed as a stub on Wikipedia. - There are hidden categories and descriptions associated with the article. - The article contains unsourced statements and dates.