Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2003; 103(2): 51-62
Success of Initial Stage of Treatment of Inflammatory Affections of the Periodontium under Conditions of Common Dental Care
- Soukromá stomatologická ordinace, Hradec Králové Stomatologická klinika LF UK a FN, Hradec Králové FN Hradec Králové
Study evaluated the efficiency of initial therapy in the group of 80 patients. Periodontal tissues status during the treatment was evaluated by these indices - PBI, CPITN, depth of periodontal pockets was measured in the subgroup of patients. Authors reported that patient's interest in treatment increased when the disease is more severe. They also proved high efficiency of the initial therapy and feasibility of this treatment for private dentists.
Keywords: gingivitis; periodontitis; efficiency of initial treatment; cost of initial treatment
Published: June 1, 2003 Show citation
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