[The concept of maintenance therapy for periodontal inflammations characterized by an aggressive course]

Abstract

Long-term studies have reported significance of supportive periodontal therapy in patients with aggressive forms of periodontitis. The success of periodontal care depends on a long commitment of both the patient and the dentist. The continuing, periodic assessment of periodontal structures aims to determine treatment needs. The main aim of supportive periodontal treatment in case of aggressive periodontitis is to prevent the recurrence and progression of periodontal disease. This paper contains information concerning significance and methods of plaque removal by the patient after appropriate periodontal therapy.