Meticulous Periodontal Maintenance for the Patients with Reestablished Periodontal Health may Significantly Reduce the Incidence of Tooth Loss
Article Title and Bibliographic Information
Long-term effects of supportive therapy in periodontal patients treated with fibre retention osseous resective surgery. II: tooth extractions during active and supportive therapy
Carnevale G, Cairo F, Tonetti MS.
J Clin Periodontol 2007;34(4):342-8
Level of Evidence
2
Purpose/Question
The purpose of this study is to investigate (1) the prevalence of tooth loss during active therapy and long-term maintenance and (2) the clinical reasons associated with these extractions.
Source of Funding
Self-funded.
Type of Study/Design
Cohort study
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PII: S1532-3382(08)00061-4
doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.03.010
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