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Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

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What is the primary goal of nonsurgical periodontal therapy?

To eliminate inflammation in the periodontium (correct)

To refer patients to a periodontist

To remove all subgingival biofilm

To correct systemic risk factors

What is the primary type of care for dental biofilm-induced gingivitis and incipient/moderate periodontitis?

Nonsurgical periodontal therapy (correct)

Orthodontic treatment

Surgical periodontal therapy

Endodontic treatment

What is the main outcome of healing after periodontal instrumentation?

Formation of new alveolar bone

Formation of long junctional epithelium (correct)

Stimulation of periodontal regeneration

Formation of new periodontal ligament

What is the major goal of periodontal instrumentation?

Removal of pathogenic microorganisms that form plaque biofilms and calculus on cementum Signup and view all the answers

What is the first recommended approach to control periodontal infections?

Nonsurgical periodontal therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of reduced probing depths after instrumentation?

Long junctional epithelium and resolution of gingival edema Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of nonsurgical periodontal therapy?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which patients can have their periodontitis controlled with thorough nonsurgical periodontal therapy?

Patients with Stage III periodontitis Signup and view all the answers

What does nonsurgical periodontal therapy include?

Self-care education, periodontal instrumentation, and chemical agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective mechanism of control for periodontitis?

Removal of plaque biofilm Signup and view all the answers

What may result in unfavorable outcomes during nonsurgical periodontal therapy?

Poor patient compliance and systemic diseases Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if mechanical instrumentation is performed improperly or aggressively during nonsurgical periodontal therapy?

The cementum may be completely removed from the root surface Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of periodontal therapy?

To minimize bacterial challenge and stabilize attachment level Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nonsurgical periodontal therapy aims to eliminate inflammation in the periodontium.
It is the first recommended approach to control periodontal infections.
It includes self-care education, periodontal instrumentation, and chemical agents.
It should eliminate living bacteria and inflammation in the periodontium.
The therapy plan should consider primary etiologic factors, local and systemic risk factors.
Patients need routine periodontal instrumentation to control subgingival biofilm.
Poor patient compliance and systemic diseases may result in unfavorable outcomes.
Referral to a periodontist may be necessary for refractory cases.
The goals of periodontal therapy are to minimize bacterial challenge and stabilize attachment level.
Nonsurgical periodontal therapy may include self-care instructions, periodontal instrumentation, antimicrobial agents, correction of local factors, interdisciplinary care, and modulation of host defenses.

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Take this quiz to test your knowledge on nonsurgical periodontal therapy, the first recommended approach to control periodontal infections. Learn about the goals of periodontal therapy, primary etiologic factors, local and systemic risk factors, and the various techniques used in nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Test your understanding of self-care education, periodontal instrumentation, chemical agents, and the importance of routine periodontal instrumentation for controlling subgingival biofilm. Discover how poor patient compliance and