Dynamic therapeutic approach for individuals affected with aggressive periodontitis

J Calif Dent Assoc. 2011 Jun;39(6):401-15.

Abstract

Management of patients affected with aggressive periodontitis is complicated by several poorly understood etiological and modifying factors that create difficulty in establishing a universal treatment recommendation. The goal of this manuscript is to underscore the complexity of therapy and to provide some guidelines in the decision-making process and interdisciplinary therapy. A dynamic approach is presented to formulate strategies in diagnosis and treatment planning that is both patient-and site-specific.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aggressive Periodontitis / prevention & control
  • Aggressive Periodontitis / therapy*
  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Decision Making*
  • Decision Trees
  • Dental Care / methods
  • Dental Care / standards
  • Dental Prophylaxis / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Oral Surgical Procedures
  • Patient Care Planning*

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents