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Periodontics in general practice: professional plaque control.

H Greenwell1, N F Bissada, J W Wittwer

  • 1University of Louisville.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Frequent professional subgingival toothcleaning is essential for preventing recurrent periodontitis by disrupting pathogenic bacteria. Adhering to recommended recall intervals is a legal duty for patients, benefiting both parties in preventive periodontics.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Periodontology
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Traditional preventive periodontics focused on daily patient plaque control.
  • Recent research highlights the necessity of professional subgingival interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the role of frequent professional subgingival toothcleaning in preventing recurrent periodontitis.
  • To establish the importance of adhering to recall intervals for effective disease management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent studies on subgingival plaque disruption and reestablishment timelines.
  • Analysis of the impact of recall intervals on periodontitis recurrence.
  • Discussion of patient compliance and practitioner benefits.

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Main Results:

  • Pathogenic subgingival bacterial complexes are disrupted by professional cleaning.
  • These bacterial complexes require time to reestablish after treatment.
  • Disease progression is halted if recall intervals are within this reestablishment time.

Conclusions:

  • Frequent professional subgingival toothcleaning is a mandatory component of recurrent periodontitis prevention.
  • Patients have a legal duty to comply with prescribed recall intervals.
  • A comprehensive preventive program benefits both patients and practitioners.