Prevention and maintenance

  • Recall for supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) once or twice per year
  • Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal (PMPR)
  • Polish tooth surfaces (bristle brush, rubber cup, and air polisher to be adapted to the patient) to prevent plaque reaccumulation
  • Oral Hygiene Instructions (OHI) and professional homecare recommendations
  • Continuous risk assessment and risk factor control