title: [An update on nonsurgical periodontal therapy. A review of the literature].
abstract: In this review the authors examine the currently accepted nonsurgical treatment modalities, the role of pharmacotherapeutics in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease and in the maintenance of the results. They also consider the utility of nonsurgical treatment for cases of advanced periodontal disease and the future direction of clinical practice and research.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Scienze Biomediche S. Paolo, Università degli Studi di Milano.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Maggiore
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Francetti
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Weinstein
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012534:Dental Scaling; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D016745:Root Planing
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Attualità in tema di terapia parodontale non chirurgica. Revisione della letteratura.