1. Periodontics: 10. Maintenance in periodontal therapy.
- Author
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Allen E, Ziada H, Irwin C, Mullally B, and Byrne PJ
- Subjects
- Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Appointments and Schedules, Cariostatic Agents therapeutic use, Dental Implants, Dental Plaque prevention & control, Dental Prophylaxis, Disease Progression, Fluorides, Topical therapeutic use, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Motivation, Oral Hygiene, Patient Care Team, Patient Compliance, Patient Education as Topic, Patient Participation, Periodontal Diseases therapy, Risk Assessment, Root Caries prevention & control, Smoking Prevention, Subgingival Curettage, Periodontal Diseases prevention & control
- Abstract
Unlabelled: Maintenance periodontal therapy is essential for the long-term stabilization of periodontal disease. An individualized programme of maintenance requirements, based on patient risk assessment for disease progression, is important, as is the need for teamwork in long-term patient management., Clinical Relevance: Maintenance or supportive therapy is an essential requirement in the management of periodontal therapy. Patients should be informed at their first visit that part of the management of their disease is regular maintenance visits.
- Published
- 2008
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