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Efficient antimicrobial treatment in periodontal maintenance care
1Oral Microbiology Testing Laboratory, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles 90089-0641, USA.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|September 15, 2000
Summary
Effective periodontal maintenance requires professional intervention and patient adherence. A new, cost-effective antimicrobial protocol is presented for supportive periodontal therapy to combat infections and improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Periodontology
Background:
- Follow-up care post-periodontal therapy aims to maintain dental function and patient health.
- Effective care relies on early diagnosis, treatment, and patient education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss theoretical and practical aspects of periodontal disease follow-up care.
- To present a novel, cost-effective antimicrobial protocol for supportive periodontal therapy.
Main Methods:
- Review of theoretical and practical aspects of periodontal follow-up.
- Introduction of a new antimicrobial protocol for supportive periodontal therapy.
Main Results:
- Successful periodontal maintenance hinges on combating infections and patient compliance.
- Mechanical débridement is crucial, as chemotherapeutics alone are insufficient with subgingival calculus.
- Home care should include subgingival treatments for deeper pockets.
Conclusions:
- Balancing preventive therapy risks against benefits is essential for dental professionals.
- Conventional preventive measures alone can be difficult and expensive to control periodontal disease.
- A new, simple, and cost-effective antimicrobial protocol offers an alternative for supportive periodontal therapy.