Holistic alternatives to antimicrobials do exist for those patients who prefer to avoid traditional options.

This case report details how this approach helped correct a complete lack of attached tissue thickness in a young woman.

Oral hygiene technique can significantly impact patients’ risk for gingival recession.

A wide band of keratinized tissue is protective against future gingival recession.

A knowledge of available treatments is key to effective management of this common issue.

Preventive and maintenance practices are critical to preventing and managing this common periodontal problem.

Following are tips to effectively remove calculus from the deep palatal surfaces of maxillary molars and maxillary buccal furcations.

Appropriate instrument selection is integral to successful nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

Tooth sensitivity is a common complaint, especially following periodontal debridement, a key component of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT). Instrumentation during NSPT may inadvertently lead to exposed dentin, open dentinal tubules,…

Successful periodontal maintenance (PM) depends on removing biofilm and calculus, as well as root planing and implant debridement.1 Ultrasonic instrumentation is often indicated to improve the efficiency and efficacy of PM appointments.…