Abstract

SANZ-SANCHEZ, I.  and  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.

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

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