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Periodontal maintenance therapy
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|August 1, 1981
Summary
Dental maintenance therapy is crucial for achieving a stable, healthy periodontal status. Prioritizing this phase ensures long-term patient oral health and requires dedicated time in dental education.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Dental Therapeutics
Background:
- Effective dental treatment necessitates a focus on long-term patient maintenance.
- Achieving a 'steady state' of periodontal health is the primary goal of therapeutic endeavors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the critical role of maintenance therapy in overall dental treatment.
- To advocate for the integration of adequate maintenance therapy training in dental school curricula.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of the therapeutic spectrum in dentistry.
- Review of the importance of patient and dental team collaboration in maintenance.
Main Results:
- Maintenance therapy is identified as the most critical aspect of dental treatment.
- Current therapeutic approaches often overlook the significance of the maintenance phase.
Conclusions:
- Establishing an environment conducive to maintenance is paramount for successful long-term periodontal health.
- Dental education must allocate sufficient curriculum time to train students in effective maintenance therapy strategies.