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Periodontal Maintenance:A Necessity for Treatment Success
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The main aim regarding periodontal therapy, is to ensure an healthy oral environment, devoid of plaque, biofilm,by physical disruption and by adjunctive chemical means. This review examines the therapeutic goals necessary for periodontal maintenance, the protocol necessary for adequate maintenance,supportive periodontal therapy(by the clinician,by the patient)evidence based approach of maintenance care and also about the new approaches.This review concludes that even after proper treatment,long term stability is ensured only with good maintenance of oral hygiene,by avoiding risks i.e.smoking and with regular maintenance care programme.
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Supportive Periodontal Care, Maintenance Care, Maintenance Protocol, Periodontal Maintenance.
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