Longitudinal Study on Periodontal Health

What is the main purpose of supportive periodontal therapy?

What is the preventive effect of regular supportive periodontal therapy on tooth loss?

Who is primarily responsible for maintaining optimal periodontal health according to the text?

What does SPT stand for in the context of periodontal care?

How can recurrent periodontitis be limited or prevented as mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT)?

What contributes to the up-regulation of IL-8 and ICAM-1 expression in the gingival epithelium?

Why is continued loss of attachment inevitable in the absence of plaque control?

What role does the patient play in maintaining supportive periodontal therapy?

What leads to the infiltration of neutrophils into the gingiva of periodontally healthy individuals?

What is one of the key findings regarding teeth survival rates in relation to inflammation?

What is the significance of gingival inflammation according to the text?

How does the text emphasize the importance of maintaining periodontal health?

What role do healthy gingiva play in determining tooth longevity?

What has a high chance of keeping teeth for a lifetime?

What is a key benefit of regular Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT) according to the text?

How can the recurrence of periodontitis be prevented or limited?

What factor influences the amount of pocket reduction and attachment level gain achieved during periodontal therapy?

What is a challenge in achieving complete removal of subgingival calculus during periodontal therapy?

In maintaining periodontal health, what balance needs to be achieved between microbial deposits and the patient's host response?

What is a key difference between CDT code 4910 and code 1110 for insurance reimbursement?

Why does insurance generally reimburse more for CDT code 4910 compared to code 1110?

What role does periodontal pathogen testing play in the context of supportive periodontal therapy?

In the context of periodontal health, what has been increasingly recognized regarding gingival inflammation?

Why is it important to schedule the patient's next appointment with both their general practitioner and periodontist after supportive periodontal therapy?

What is the key role of supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) in preventing periodontal diseases?

Which factor is inversely related to tooth loss according to the text?

How can recurrent periodontitis be limited or prevented?

What is the initial step in the supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) process?

Which factor is crucial for determining the periodontal maintenance schedule according to the text?

What happens to the granulation tissue after scaling and root surface debridement (RSD)?

When should probing depths and clinical attachment levels be re-evaluated after scaling and root surface debridement (RSD)?

Why is it important to wait eight to twelve weeks before re-evaluating probing depths and clinical attachment levels?

What is one of the essential aspects of supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) mentioned in the text?

What is the role of the patient in maintaining periodontal health?

Why is maintenance of optimal oral hygiene crucial in supportive periodontal therapy?

What biological process continues for four to eight weeks post-scaling and root surface debridement (RSD)?

What could happen if subgingival microbial recolonization occurs post-scaling and RSD?

What is a risk associated with long intervals between supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) visits?

What is an important consideration when tailoring a perio maintenance plan?