A sequence of interrelated steps is inherent to effective periodontal treatment: early and
accurate diagnosis, comprehensive treatment, and continued periodontal maintenance and …

Many clinical trials conducted during the last decade have clarified controversial issues and
resulted in changed periodontal paradigms. These modified concepts have therapeutic …

The presence of systemic disease in patients requiring periodontal therapy creates
challenges for management. Alteration of treatment plans, with emphasis on physician …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of periodontal diseases. Describe and summarize the
pathophysiology of periodontal diseases. Outline the treatment and management options …

ABSTRACT Unlabelled Image Background Both nonsurgical and surgical periodontal
therapies are important in the control of most forms of periodontal disease. Sometimes …

As noted in both this and the previous review, our understanding of the etiology, diagnosis,
and treatment of the periodontal diseases is continuously evolving. Periodontology in the …

In 2005, the American Academy of Periodontology undertook the development of guidelines
for the management of patients with periodontitis. The development process took into …

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the role of periodontal maintenance
procedures in the treatment of periodontal diseases. Reliance on this position paper in …

Our concept of periodontal disease etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment is very different
today than it was in 1970. Tremendous credit must be given to basic science and clinical …

Regular home care by the patient in addition to professional removal of subgingival plaque
is generally very effective in controlling most inflammatory periodontal diseases. When …