AbstractPatient-centered periodontal therapyRainer Buchmann |
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advances in research, science and technology are promoting, dental
professionals need to accomplish more trust and confidence in practice-based
decison-making and treatment planing, and keep periodontal diseases at-bay for
each individual patient. The increment of publications, statements and dental
informations rather seduce practitioners to apply new technologies than to
provide the least invasive and most cost-effective treatment regimens for their
patients. However, limited evidence of new developments, increasing health
insurance requests and individual economical issues restrain professionals from
tranferring the utmost periodontal treatment protocols into practice. To
achieve a consistent, far-sighted practice success a step-by-step treatment
regimen is necessary allowing patients to realize the benefits of optimal oral
care. The present paper outlines a patient-centered periodontal treatment plan
with the resulting expenses. Key words: Practice-based decison-making, treatment planing, oral medicine, regenerative periodontal therapy, medical expenses. |
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