title: Update on periodontology: 3. Initial preparation.
abstract: Over the last two decades there have been many changes in the basic concepts of periodontology, which have had profound effects on clinical practice. The aim of this series is to highlight the main areas of change to assist the busy GDP in staying up-to-date. Part 1 discussed current concepts in the histopathology of periodontal disease and part 2 looked at the problems of diagnosis. Part 3 will now examine the central role of plaque control in periodontics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Rees
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Midda
mesh_terms: D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D006801:Humans; D008070:Lipopolysaccharides; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000628:therapy; D016745:Root Planing / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D008070:Lipopolysaccharides