The periodontal patient, from the first contact until their re-evaluation, must be under continuous observation; that is why in this book we bring you all the instruments, techniques, ways of acting and clinical protocols that must be carried out.
Synopsis
This book provides a detailed illustration of the instruments, techniques, procedures, and clinical protocols for the comprehensive management of periodontal patients, from the initial visit to re-evaluation, culminating in long-lasting maintenance therapy. Following diagnosis, non-surgical periodontal treatment consists of the patient's home oral hygiene and professional cleaning.
Patient adherence to the principles of oral hygiene is the most important factor for the success of any dental intervention and for maintaining the clinical stability of treated cases. Therapeutic solutions must always be tailored specifically and individually to each patient and every area of the oral cavity. Instrumentation, whether mechanical or manual, is a delicate technique.
The objective, without exception, is to eliminate pathogens as completely and effectively as possible, while respecting the integrity and biology of the tissues. Numerous clinical images and highly didactic drawings illustrate in detail how to acquire and refine the operative technique through the adoption of instrumentation methods modified by the author. The laser, while not a substitute for traditional methods, offers complementary advantages when used with appropriate protocols and parameters, and when carefully reviewed in the specialized literature and based on clinical experience.
The diode laser is particularly indicated in cases of mucositis and in the initial treatment of peri-implantitis. Extensive case studies with longitudinal follow-up support a results-driven approach to dentistry, as opposed to evidence-based literature.
