Prevention of periodontal diseases.
The ultimate goal of periodontal disease prevention is to maintain the dentition over a lifetime in a state of health, comfort, and function in an aesthetically pleasing presentation. This article focuses on primary and secondary periodontal disease prevention as they relate to gingivitis and periodontitis. Risk assessment, mechanical plaque control, chemical plaque control, current clinical recommendations for optimal prevention, and future preventive strategies are discussed.
Department of Surgical Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, P.O. Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881, USA. andrew.dentino@marquette.edu
Andrew R
AR
Dentino
Moawia M
MM
Kassab
Erica J
EJ
Renner
D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009909:Oral Health; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D011322:Primary Prevention; D018570:Risk Assessment; D000074606:Smoking Prevention