PERIODONTAL MAINTENANCE

PERIODONTAL MAINTENANCE (formerly referred to as Supportive Periodontal Therapy [SPT), Preventive Maintenance, Recall Maintenance): Procedures performed at selected intervals to assist the periodontal patient in maintaining oral health. As part of periodontal therapy, an interval is established for periodic ongoing care. Maintenance procedures are under the supervision of the dentist and typically include an update of the medical and dental histories, radiographic review, extraoral and intraoral soft tissue examination, dental examination, periodontal evaluation, removal of the bacterial flora from crevicular and pocket areas, scaling and root planing where indicated, polishing of the teeth, and a review of the patient's plaque control efficacy. Periodontal maintenance procedures following active therapy is not synonymous with a prophylaxis. Formerly referred to as SUPPORTIVE PERIODONTAL THERAPY (SPT), PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, RECALL MAINTENANCE.

#NonsurgicalTherapy
Created By: User Admin 10-06-2012
Last Updated By: User Admin 10-06-2012
0 comments
0 Views
0 revisions
 

Related Links

No Related Resource entered.