Periodontology
Assess, control and maintain periodontal and peri-implant health.
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Periodontal health and gingivitis
Biofilm-induced gingivitis presents with inflammation without attachment loss attributable to periodontitis. It can resolve with effective plaque control.
Read detailed note ↗Periodontitis classification
Describe periodontitis by stage, grade, extent and current stability. Staging considers severity and complexity; grading considers progression and risk.
Read detailed note ↗Screening and full charting
A screening score flags further assessment; full probing, bleeding, recession and attachment measures support diagnosis and monitoring.
Read detailed note ↗Risk factors
Smoking, glycaemic control, plaque and local factors influence disease and response. Discuss modifiable factors with the patient.
Read detailed note ↗Non-surgical therapy
Combine personalised biofilm control, risk-factor support and subgingival instrumentation where indicated. Re-evaluate response before escalation.
Read detailed note ↗Supportive periodontal care
Maintenance is an active phase: reinforce self-care, monitor sites, manage recurrence and adapt recall to risk.
Read detailed note ↗Periodontal surgery
Consider surgery for selected persistent defects or access needs after good non-surgical care. Treatment choice depends on anatomy, prognosis and patient factors.
Read detailed note ↗Peri-implant disease
Distinguish peri-implant mucositis from bone-loss-associated peri-implantitis, considering previous baseline measurements and radiographs.
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