Self-care guidance

A high standard of oral hygiene is a major factor in the attainment and maintenance of periodontal health. Even surgical periodontal therapy relies on self-performed oral hygiene combined with professional maintenance care for success. Patients and dental professionals must work together to ensure that biofilm management in pockets and supragingivally is sufficient and that professional maintenance complements daily at-home care, including risk factor reduction or elimination and patient motivation to comply with the demands of high-quality oral health behaviors.

Source: Dental Abstracts - September 1, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Hands On Source Type: research