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Supporting Periodontal Maintenance With Power Instrumentation

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Ultrasonic instrumentation can help clinicians maximize scaling and root planing results as part of a comprehensive periodontal maintenance regimen. Periodontal maintenance (PM) typically occurs at 2-, 3-, or 4-month intervals for the life of the dentition and implant replacements for individuals with periodontitis.

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Ultrasonic Instrumentation Is Key to Successful Perio Maintenance

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Successful periodontal maintenance (PM) depends on removing biofilm and calculus, as well as root planing and implant debridement. 1 Ultrasonic instrumentation is often indicated to improve the efficiency and efficacy of PM appointments. Absence of bleeding on probing: An indicator of periodontal stability. References.

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Air polishing or hand and/or power-driven instruments in supportive periodontal therapy

The Dental Elf

This review of air polishing devices (APDs) in comparison with hand instruments and/or power-driven instruments in supportive periodontal treatment and implant maintenance included 6 RCTs. 4 of the 6 included studies were considered to be at high risk of bias so the findings should be interpreted cautiously.

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Dentognostics Receives Significant Investment

Dentistry Today

Dentognostics aims to empower patients with knowledge about their oral health and the significance of proper dental hygiene, periodontal care, and maintenance. “We firmly believe in the transformative power of Dentognostics’ technology and see it as a game-changer in improving patient outcomes.”