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.…

Effective biofilm removal is integral to the long-term success of implant therapy. Ultrasonic instrumentation can help clinicians maximize scaling and root planing results as part of a comprehensive periodontal maintenance regimen.…

Implant maintenance is key to preventing inflammatory disease that may jeopardize implant health. With no proven strategies to combat peri-implantitis, prevention is integral to the long-term success of implant therapy. Peri-implant…

Both screw- and cement-retained prostheses are acceptable treatment options for single and multiple fixed implant restorations. However, there is debate over which is the better option in the long term. A cement-retained prosthesis has…

While implant therapy offers a high rate of success, it is not without potential pitfalls. This Perio Update will review the key points to hit while in the treatment planning phase to ensure the success of implant therapy. Oral…

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PERIO UPDATE NEWSLETTER HERE Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers three-dimensional (3D) imaging with broad indications for periodontal diagnosis and treatment, as well as all phases of dental implant planning,…

Until recently, the relationship between genetic disorders and periodontal diseases was unclear. As our understanding of the underlying mechanisms and systemic pathophysiology of numerous genetic disorders broadens, new research has…