Supportive Periodontal Therapy: A Brief Review
Periodontal and Gingival diseases in their various forms have affected human dentition. Various treatment modalities had been introduced to treat these diseases since they are the one of the most common cause of tooth loss. Treatment for these diseases follows some steps starting from mechanical debridement through local drug delivery to flap surgeries. Supportive Periodontal therapy has also been an integral part of this treatment as it involves proper maintaining and care given to the patient. These include detailed medical and dental history, radiographic review, and patient maintenance. This article provides a brief review on various aspects on supportive periodontal therapy.
Keywords: Periodontal and Gingival diseases, Supportive periodontal therapy, Patient Maintenance.
Citation: Rahul Patel and Ranjit Singh Uppal. “Supportive Periodontal Therapy: A Brief Review”. SVOA Dentistry 2:1 (2021) pages 25-31.
