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Emerging concepts in periodontal therapy.

Henry Greenwell1, Nabil F Bissada

  • 1Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.

Drugs
|December 6, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Conventional periodontal therapy, including scaling and root planing, is enhanced by adjunctive antimicrobial and host-modulating treatments for recurrent periodontitis. Smoking cessation and awareness of oral health

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Area of Science:

  • Periodontology
  • Oral Health
  • Systemic Health

Background:

  • Conventional periodontal therapy (scaling, root planing, surgery) remains the primary treatment for periodontitis.
  • Recurrent periodontitis necessitates advanced therapeutic strategies.
  • Periodontal disease is linked to systemic conditions, including cardiovascular disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current and emerging adjunctive treatments for periodontitis.
  • To highlight the impact of smoking on periodontal disease progression.
  • To emphasize the systemic implications of periodontal infections.

Main Methods:

  • Review of conventional periodontal therapies.
  • Evaluation of adjunctive antimicrobial and host-modulating treatments.
  • Discussion of smoking cessation and systemic health connections.

Main Results:

  • Adjunctive systemic and local antimicrobial treatments offer sophisticated options for recurrent periodontitis.
  • Host-modulating therapies targeting pro-inflammatory cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases show promise.
  • Smoking significantly exacerbates periodontal bone and attachment loss.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced adjunctive therapies are crucial for managing recurrent periodontitis.
  • Smoking cessation is vital for improving periodontal health.
  • Oral health professionals must recognize and manage the systemic effects of periodontal disease.

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