[Long-term results in regularly treated and untreated periodontitis patients].
37 patients who were treated 6-21 years ago at the institute, were recalled. The examination revealed that these patients must continue regular dental check-ups and home-care to maintain oral health and retention of the dental apparatus. It is the responsibility of the dentist to put his patients on a regular "recall" system after treatment. Depending on the severity of the case, the control intervals should be from 4-12 months apart. Oral hygiene, pocket depth, function and the hard tissues must be inspected and corrective treatment done where necessary. One time periodontal treatment is of questionable value over a long-time span. Only with regular supervision the dental structures can be retained.
D003729:Dental Care; D005260:Female; D005888:Gingival Pocket / Q000175:diagnosis; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014085:Tooth Migration
Langfristige Ergebnisse regelmässig betreuter und unbetreuter Parodontosepatienten.