title: Minimum intervention dentistry: periodontics and implant dentistry.
abstract: This article will look at the role of minimum intervention dentistry in the management of periodontal disease. It will discuss the role of appropriate assessment, treatment and risk factors/indicators. In addition, the role of the patient and early intervention in the continuing care of dental implants will be discussed as well as the management of peri-implant disease.
authors.affiliation: Periodontics, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Victoria.
authors.forename: I B
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Darby
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ngo
mesh_terms: D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000628:therapy; D003729:Dental Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000379:methods; D059351:Organ Sparing Treatments / Q000379:methods; D057873:Peri-Implantitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010517:Periodontics; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants