title: Periodontal treatment: non-surgical or surgical?
abstract: Successful treatment of periodontal disease depends upon the extent of disease, susceptibility of the individual to disease, and the motivation and expectations of the patient. The dental surgeon must balance these factors with the practical and financial constraints of treatment. Many dental practitioners find it extremely difficult to decide on a particular course of treatment: this article will help those in doubt to choose the treatment appropriate to their individual patients.
authors.affiliation: UMDS Guy's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Palmer
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000517:prevention & control; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control; D012534:Dental Scaling; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents