A Nonsurgical Approach to Periodontitis
Nonsurgical therapy is considered the gold standard for the initial treatment of inflammatory periodontal disease.
Category: Periodontics
Test Your Knowledge About the Role of Occlusion in Periodontal Diseases
Does occlusion play a role in the progression of periodontal disease? See how much you know about this highly controversial subject.
How Much Do You Know About Periodontal Disease Management?
Dental professionals are instrumental in the prevention and management of periodontal disease. Superior knowledge on this multifactorial disease will …
Adjunctive Use of Antibiotics and Antimicrobials in Periodontal Therapy
By Lynn Marsh, RDH, EdD In conjunction with scaling and root planing, antibiotics and antimicrobials can be effective additions to the periodontal therapy armamentarium. *…
Maintaining Oral Health in Patients With Special Needs
Periodontal health is intricately tied to oral and systemic health in patients with special needs.
Oral Irrigation for Chronic Periodontitis
While some oral health professionals are wary of recommending oral irrigation for the management of chronic periodontitis, evidence demonstrates it is…
The Leukocyte Platelet Rich Fibrin Technique
Created with patients’ own donor tissue, the placement of L-PRF encourages healing following a variety of dental procedures.
Successful Strategies for Periodontal Debridement
The majority of periodontal patients can retain their dentition with appropriate treatment, effective plaque control, and regular maintenance.
Effects of Aging on Periodontal Health
The cumulative effects of periodontal diseases make it difficult to distinguish long standing disease from age related incidence of disease.