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Periodontics: 10. Maintenance in Periodontal Therapy

From Volume 35, Issue 3, April 2008 | Pages 150-156

Authors

E Allen

Lecturer, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University College Cork, University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland

Articles by E Allen

H Ziada

Senior Lecturer/Consultant, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University College Cork, University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland

Articles by H Ziada

CR Irwin

Reader/Consultant, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, School of Clinical Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast BT12 6BP, Republic of Ireland

Articles by CR Irwin

B Mullally

Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, School of Clinical Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, BT12 6BP, Republic of Ireland

Articles by B Mullally

PJ Byrne

Lecturer, Dublin Dental Hospital and Practice Limited to Periodontics, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Articles by PJ Byrne

Abstract

Maintenance periodontal therapy is essential for the long-term stabilization of periodontal disease. An individualized programme of maintenance requirements, based on patient risk assessment for disease progression, is important, as is the need for teamwork in long-term patient management.

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