maintenance for periodontal patient

Question 1

define periodontal maintenance

Answer 1

continuing care to help periodontitis patient maintain periodontal health following the completion of nonsurgical/surgical therapy

Question 2

is it appropriate to use the term periodontal maintenance on patients who are health or being treated for gingivitis?

Answer 2

no

Question 3

what is the goal of periodontal maintenance

Answer 3

to prevent a recurrence of perio disease

Question 4

objectives of perio maintenance

Answer 4

• control inflammation by controlling etiologic factors
• preserve attachment levels
• maintain alveolar bone levels

Question 5

what is the overall expected outcome of a perio patient

Answer 5

maintain the dentition throughout the life of the patient