Which instrument is used for root planing and removing the soft tissue lining of a periodontal pocket?

a. Periodontal probe
b. Curette
c. Scaler
d. Periodontal knife

b
RATIONALE: A curette is used for root planing and removing the soft tissue lining of a periodontal pocket.

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