title: Comprehensive treatment concept in a young adult patient with severe periodontal disease: a case report.
abstract: This case report describes the comprehensive treatment of generalized, advanced periodontal disease in a young patient. In view of the necessary reconstruction, the extensive destruction of the periodontal tissues required a systematic approach to determine the possibilities and the expectations of the patient. The subsequent oral rehabilitation was accomplished with fixed prosthodontics. In the mandible, strategically important anchor teeth were replaced with implants, allowing smaller units to be inserted. The long-term treatment result, however, can only be ensured with the full cooperation of the patient and consistent periodontal maintenance care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology and Fixed Prosthodontics, University of Berne, School of Dental Medicine, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Dominik
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hofer
authors.forename: Christoph H F
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Hämmerle
authors.forename: Niklaus P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Lang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D010520:Aggressive Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000628:therapy; D003190:Comprehensive Dental Care; D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000628:therapy; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000628:therapy; D015921:Dental Implants; D003779:Denture Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000628:therapy; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009065:Mouth Rehabilitation; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017622:Periodontal Attachment Loss / Q000628:therapy; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D011379:Prognosis; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants