Periodontics: 10. Maintenance in periodontal therapy.
Maintenance periodontal therapy is essential for the long-term stabilization of periodontal disease. An individualized programme of maintenance requirements, based on patient risk assessment for disease progression, is important, as is the need for teamwork in long-term patient management.


CONCLUSIONS
Maintenance or supportive therapy is an essential requirement in the management of periodontal therapy. Patients should be informed at their first visit that part of the management of their disease is regular maintenance visits.
Allen
Edith
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, University College Cork, University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland.
Ziada
Hassan
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Irwin
Chris
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Mullally
Brian
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Byrne
Patrick J
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015921:Dental Implants; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D018450:Disease Progression; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010358:Patient Participation; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D017213:Root Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D013357:Subgingival Curettage
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D015921:Dental Implants; D005460:Fluorides, Topical