Periodontal Disease

Periodontal diseases have been classified as: Gingivitis or Periodontitis. Gingivitis, known as a reversible inflammation of the connective tissue around the tooth. Periodontitis, is a irreversible inflammation affecting the connective tissue and alveolar bone affecting supporting tissues of the tooth (1).

A carefully considered periodontal diagnosis is of major importance in the subsequent management of patients periodontal disease. An accurate diagnosis is the first step towards an appropriate treatment plan (1).

The treatment plan is focused on the elimination of the supra gingival and subgingval plaque or calculus. Subgingival mechanical instrumentation is essential to achieve periodontal health (2).

After the appropriate treatment supportive therapy oral hygiene instructions is a key factor for a long term stability on Periodontal Disease (3).

1. Periodontal diagnoses and classification of periodontal diseases GC Armitage – Periodontology 2000, 2004.
2.Periodontal Response to Mechanical Non-Surgical Therapy: A Review G Greenstein – Journal of periodontology, 1992.
3.Supportive care after active periodontal treatment JJ Echeverria, GC Manau… – … of clinical periodontology, 1996.