Giovan Paolo Pini Prato1, Riccardo Di Gianfilippo2, Hom-Lay Wang2. 1. Tuscany Academy of Dental Research (ATRO), Florence, Italy. 2. Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, The University of Michigan - School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Abstract
AIM: The purpose of this editorial was to discuss a definition of success after periodontal therapy based on the retention of natural dentition. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Based on topic and relevance, references were collected and then divided into four categories: (a) the influence of available therapeutic techniques on the definition of hopeless teeth, (b) the long-term rate of tooth loss during supportive periodontal therapy, (c) the duration of time that the treatment outcomes may be considered stable and (d) patients' perception and satisfaction of periodontal therapy. RESULTS: Periodontal therapy can change the prognosis of hopeless teeth, making them maintainable in the long term. The rate of tooth loss can be minimized in a way that a period of 10 years or more is needed to evaluate further periodontal breakdown. In addition, patients' perception and satisfaction of the treatment should be considered as the main therapeutic endpoints of the provided periodontal therapy. CONCLUSIONS: Definition of success is linked to the available therapeutic tools. Due to the recent advancement of treatment modalities, periodontally hopeless teeth can now be treated and maintained for a long period of time with health, function and patient satisfaction.
AIM: The purpose of this editorial was to discuss a definition of success after periodontal therapy based on the retention of natural dentition. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Based on topic and relevance, references were collected and then divided into four categories: (a) the influence of available therapeutic techniques on the definition of hopeless teeth, (b) the long-term rate of tooth loss during supportive periodontal therapy, (c) the duration of time that the treatment outcomes may be considered stable and (d) patients' perception and satisfaction of periodontal therapy. RESULTS: Periodontal therapy can change the prognosis of hopeless teeth, making them maintainable in the long term. The rate of tooth loss can be minimized in a way that a period of 10 years or more is needed to evaluate further periodontal breakdown. In addition, patients' perception and satisfaction of the treatment should be considered as the main therapeutic endpoints of the provided periodontal therapy. CONCLUSIONS: Definition of success is linked to the available therapeutic tools. Due to the recent advancement of treatment modalities, periodontally hopeless teeth can now be treated and maintained for a long period of time with health, function and patient satisfaction.
Authors: Max G P Schoenmakers; Eveline J S Willems; Dagmar Else Slot; G A Fridus Van der Weijden Journal: Int J Dent Hyg Date: 2021-08-04 Impact factor: 2.725