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SANZ-SANCHEZ, I.  y  BASCONES-MARTINEZ, A.. Supportive periodontal therapy. Avances en Periodoncia [online]. 2017, vol.29, n.1, pp.11-21. ISSN 2340-3209.

Introduction: Supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) is an essential phase of periodontal disease prevention and therapy. The objectives of this review are: a) to determine the different aspects from SPT; b) to know the value of SPT in long term results after active periodontal therapy; c) to review the patient, the tooth and the site related risk factors; d) to establish clinical protocols for managing the different situations. Materials, Methods and results: For the preparation of this work, 46 scientific articles have been analyzed the MEDLINE and Cochrane databases have been used to make the search. Discussion: The objectives of SPT are to prevent the initiation or recurrence of periodontal diseases. Independently of the type of treatment, the clinical outcomes won't improve if we don't perform a professional SPT. To establish the appointment intervals and the sites to be treated, we have to evaluate the risk factors associated to the patient, the tooth and the site.

Palabras clave : Periodontal maintenance; supportive periodontal therapy; risk of attachment loss; periodontal surgery; cause-related therapy.

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