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Effects of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on periodontitis in humans
Author(s) -
Garrett. J. Steven
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of clinical periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.456
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1600-051X
pISSN - 0303-6979
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-051x.1983.tb02181.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , periodontitis , bleeding on probing , gingival and periodontal pocket , clinical attachment loss , dental plaque , orthodontics
. Root planing is an effective method of treating both moderate and severe periodontitis. Predictable and significant improvements in bleeding scores, probing pocket depths and probing attachment levels have been demonstrated by a number of different research groups. Significant positive changes in the subgingival microflora are induced. These improvements can be sustained for longer periods of time if adequate supragingival plaque control is achieved. It is important to realize that the research to date excludes the effects of therapy on furcation pockets. Results of conservative therapy in this critical area remain to be studied.