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Position Paper: The Role of Supra‐ and Subgingival Irrigation in the Treatment of Periodontal Diseases
Author(s) -
Gary Greenstein
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.2005.76.11.2015
Subject(s) - periodontology , medicine , dentistry , position (finance) , position paper , irrigation , orthodontics , gingival and periodontal pocket , periodontitis , pathology , business , ecology , finance , biology
This position paper addresses the role of supra‐ and subgingival irrigation in the treatment of periodontal diseases. It was prepared by the Committee on Research, Science and Therapy of the American Academy of Periodontology. The document is divided into two portions, consisting of supragingival irrigation and subgingival irrigation. In their respective segments, these treatment techniques are assessed as monotherapies and as adjuncts to conventional treatment. The conclusions drawn in this paper represent the position of the American Academy of Periodontology regarding irrigation therapy in the treatment of periodontal diseases.