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What does SPT stand for in the context of periodontal therapy?
What does SPT stand for in the context of periodontal therapy?
- Systemic Plaque Treatment
- Systematic Periodontal Treatment
- Surgical Periodontal Technique
- Supportive Periodontal Therapy (correct)
What was SPT renamed as in the 3rd World workshop of the American Academy of Periodontology in 1989?
What was SPT renamed as in the 3rd World workshop of the American Academy of Periodontology in 1989?
- Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT) (correct)
- Periodontal Maintenance Program (PMP)
- Periodontal Health Support (PHS)
- Periodontal Infection Control (PIC)
What is the main purpose of Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT)?
What is the main purpose of Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT)?
- To administer antibiotics for periodontal disease
- To support patient's efforts to control periodontal infections (correct)
- To perform surgical interventions for periodontal disease
- To provide cosmetic dental treatments
What does the acronym FDS RCPS stand for in Dr. Prabhu Manickam Natarajan's qualifications?
What does the acronym FDS RCPS stand for in Dr. Prabhu Manickam Natarajan's qualifications?
What does the acronym FFDT Edinburgh stand for in Dr. Prabhu Manickam Natarajan's qualifications?
What does the acronym FFDT Edinburgh stand for in Dr. Prabhu Manickam Natarajan's qualifications?
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Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT)
Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT)
A dental treatment aimed at assisting patients to control gum infections.
Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT)
Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT)
A method of maintaining periodontal health by providing ongoing care to patients.
Maintenance Periodontal Therapy (MPT)
Maintenance Periodontal Therapy (MPT)
The previous name for Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT). Later renamed in 1989 by the American Academy of Periodontology.
FDS RCPS
FDS RCPS
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FFDT Edinburgh
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Study Notes
Periodontal Therapy
- SPT stands for Supportive Periodontal Therapy in the context of periodontal therapy.
Renaming of SPT
- In 1989, SPT was renamed as Maintenance Therapy at the 3rd World Workshop of the American Academy of Periodontology.
Purpose of SPT
- The main purpose of Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT) is to prevent the recurrence of periodontal disease and to maintain the health of the teeth and surrounding tissues.
Dr. Prabhu Manickam Natarajan's Qualifications
- FDS RCPS stands for Fellowship in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.
- FFDT Edinburgh stands for Fellow of the Faculty of Dental Trainers of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
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Test your knowledge of supportive periodontal therapy with this quiz by Dr. Prabhu Manickam Natarajan. Learn about the importance of supportive periodontal therapy, setting protocols for patient recall visits, and predicting the progression of periodontal disease. Gain valuable insights into the rationale for supportive periodontal treatment.
