Current Facts in Periodontology

Abstract

Periodontal dentistry represents a multi-tasked field to be realized successfully only in a collaborative team approach between dental professionals, patients and dental staff members. The enrollment of a rational periodontal treatment regimen into dental practices is a process requiring patience, sensitivity and corporate action. The dentist and dental hygienists are motivational trainer, health care consultants and coaches for prophylaxis and oral preventive therapy. You want to offer your patients an up-to-date periodontal treatment with focus on oral and body health? Then you should read this important contribution.

Keywords: A. actinomycetemcomitans, Aggressive periodontitis, Case history, Checklist, Chronic periodontitis, Connective tissue graft, Etiology, Hygiene, Infection control, Irrigation, Maintenance, Medication, Microbial testing, Microflora, Papilla preservation, Refractory periodontitis, Regenerative therapy, Smoking, Susceptibility, Treatment plan.