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