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Prevention of Periodontal Diseases

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jul 2005 United States Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Dental Clinics of North America, volume 49, pages 573-594 (issn: 0011-8532,

Authors: Dentino, Andrew R.; Kassab, Moawia M; Renner, Erica J.;

doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2005.03.005

pmid: 15978242

Prevention of Periodontal Diseases

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Abstract

The ultimate goal of periodontal disease prevention is to maintain the dentition over a lifetime in a state of health, comfort, and function in an aesthetically pleasing presentation. This article focuses on primary and secondary periodontal disease prevention as they relate to gingivitis and periodontitis. Risk assessment, mechanical plaque control, chemical plaque control, current clinical recommendations for optimal prevention, and future preventive strategies are discussed.

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United States

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Marquette University
United States

Keywords

Dental Plaque, Oral Health, Smoking Prevention, Esthetics, Dental, Gingivitis, Risk Assessment, Primary Prevention, Dentistry, Humans, Periodontitis, Periodontal Diseases

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