Prevention of Periodontal Diseases
| Autor: | Andrew R. Dentino, Moawia M. Kassab, Erica J. Renner |
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| Rok vydání: | 2005 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Smoking prevention Dental Plaque Oral Health Smoking Prevention Esthetics Dental Oral health Dental plaque Risk Assessment Plaque control Gingivitis Periodontal disease medicine Humans Periodontitis Intensive care medicine General Dentistry Periodontal Diseases business.industry medicine.disease Primary Prevention medicine.symptom Risk assessment business |
| Zdroj: | Dental Clinics of North America. 49:573-594 |
| ISSN: | 0011-8532 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.cden.2005.03.005 |
| Popis: | 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. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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