A patient-centered periodontal program for the 1990s, Part I.
There has been much debate as to the indications for and outcomes of nonsurgical dental therapy. This two-part series will discuss questions regarding non-surgical v surgical therapies, including how the dental team can best relate findings to patients.
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Albert Einstein Medical Center.
D001639:Bicarbonates; D015342:DNA Probes; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control; D003792:Dental Records; D012534:Dental Scaling / Q000009:adverse effects; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D012964:Sodium; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000295:instrumentation
D001639:Bicarbonates; D015342:DNA Probes; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D012964:Sodium