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Maintenance care and supportive periodontal therapy

S P Ramfjord1

  • 1University of Michigan, School of Dentistry Ann Arbor 48109-1078.

Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Regular dental monitoring is crucial for preventing gingivitis from progressing to periodontitis. Professional dental care frequency depends on individual risk factors and prior treatment history.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Periodontology
  • Preventive Oral Health

Background:

  • Gingivitis is common in adults and can advance to periodontitis.
  • Risk factors for periodontitis include attachment loss, age, smoking, and tooth mobility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review literature and clinical observations on long-term professional dental care.
  • To establish guidelines for monitoring patients with gingivitis and periodontitis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of clinical observations.
  • Evaluation of patient risk factors for periodontal disease progression.

Main Results:

  • Patients with gingivitis require professional monitoring, especially with risk factors.
  • Prophylaxis and hygiene instruction are recommended annually or biannually for low-risk patients.
  • Post-periodontitis treatment requires 3-4 month recalls; active sites need re-treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Long-term professional dental care is essential for managing gingivitis and periodontitis.
  • Personalized recall schedules based on risk factors improve patient outcomes.
  • Topical fluoride application is advised for caries prevention.

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