title: Periodontal considerations in children.
abstract: The initial elimination of gingival involvement is not a great problem in children and the adolescent. The difficulty lies in maintaining gingival health once it has been re-established, particularly during puberty. The answer lies in frequent recalls during which the importance of plaque control must be re-emphasized, the use of the periodontal probe introduced to the patient, and problem areas dealt with immediately. Recalls at frequent intervals is one of the best ways of combating patient non-compliance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, School of Dental Medicine, SUNY Stony Brook.
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Baer
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Gomes
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*