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Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the role of periodontal maintenance procedures in the treatment of periodontal diseases. Reliance on this position paper in patient management will not guarantee a successful outcome, as periodontal diseases typically involve complex causes and symptoms. Ultimately, decisions regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disease, as well as subsequent preventive therapy, must be made by the treating practitioner based on specific circumstances presented by the patient.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14584877 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2003.74.9.1395
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Periodontol ISSN: 0022-3492 Impact factor: 6.993