S3-level treatment guideline for an evidence-based treatment of periodontal diseases

– The main goals of the 4 stages of therapy

– Stage 1 of therapy:

- Recommendations on the selection of oral hygiene products and methods

- Control of gum inflammation: additional methods of therapy

- Control of risk factors: smoking and diabetes mellitus.

– Stage 2 of therapy:

- Protocol of subgingival instrumental processing

- Protocol of disinfection of the entire oral cavity

- Hand vs ultrasonic instruments

- Justification of the use of systemic antibiotics

- Indications for the use of local antibiotics

- Host-modulators: evidence base.

– Stage 3 of therapy:

- Flap surgery vs tool processing

- Criteria for choosing a flap design

- Resection periodontal surgery vs flap surgery

- Protocol of treatment of intraosseous defects and choice of materials

- Treatment of furcation defects.

– Stage 4 of therapy:

- Prevention of relapses

- Maintenance therapy.

Recommended for: Implantologist, Periodontist, General dentists.