Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 81-82, June 2008

Meticulous Periodontal Maintenance for the Patients with Reestablished Periodontal Health may Significantly Reduce the Incidence of Tooth Loss

Assistant Professor, Creighton University, School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Omaha, NE

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

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 81-82, June 2008