New insights into periodontitis

Overview

Today, leading dental health professionals are increasingly aware of the causes—and destructive effects—of periodontal disease, which affects 3 out of 4 adults in the U.S.

Yet, LESS THAN 30% of dental practices perform full-mouth probing and charting.

This section is intended to help you gain a deeper understanding of the:

• Role of active, persistent infection in periodontal disease
• Role of red complex bacteria in periodontal infection
• Risks of non-comprehensive treatment—to your patient and to your practice
• Link between periodontal inflammation and systemic disease
• Limitations of scaling and root planing alone