[Periodontal aftercare. Prudence after after traditional surgical therapy and after guided tissue regeneration]

The system of maintenance determines the long term success of periodontal therapy. Guided tissue regeneration enables us to regenerate lost periodontal supporting tissues. Likewise a good maintenance system is very important. Since regeneration of periodontal tissue is a relatively slow process, the direct post-operative care differs somewhat from the traditional treatment. Prevention of infection and trauma is of the utmost importance.