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Maintenance care and supportive periodontal therapy
1University of Michigan, School of Dentistry Ann Arbor 48109-1078.
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|July 1, 1993
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.
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.