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Dental follow-up and maintenance index: the development of a novel multidisciplinary protocol
Hani Nassar1, Najla Al-Dabbagh2, Raghad Aldabbagh3
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Objectives:
To develop a comprehensive yet simple dental follow up and maintenance protocol based on existing guidelines and recommendations.
Methods:
A multidisciplinary team reviewed available maintenance and follow up guidelines and recommendations then developed a single protocol for adult dental patients.
Results:
The protocol includes ten questions that categorize dental patients into one of three risk categories. Based on the risk category, each patient is assigned a recall interval and recommendations for in office and at home dental care.
Conclusions:
Development of a single multidisciplinary follow up and maintenance protocol.

