Evidence-based periodontal treatment: highlights from the 1996 World Workshop in Periodontics

Article Abstract:

The 1996 World Workshop in Periodontics focused on objective evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment rather than subjective experience-based ones. With such stringent methods as the double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial, evidence-based approaches to a therapy can be quantified to determine their strengths and weaknesses. The workshop discussed techniques of diagnosis, nonsurgical treatments of gingivitis and periodontitis, and surgical procedures of periodontal therapy. It is hoped that incorporation into individual practice of innovative procedures based on scientific research will serve to benefit doctor and patient alike.

Methods, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Cover Story, Dental research, American Academy of Periodontology

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Acupuncture: a unique effort to treat periodontal disease

Article Abstract:

Dentists report the case of a 78-year-old Korean woman who was treated for gum pain by a Korean acupuncturist in New York City. The acupuncturist inserted 24 thin gold wires into her lips and gums and left them there. She claimed this treatment was successful at the time, but she subsequently developed recurring periodontal disease.

Acupuncture

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Efficient antimicrobial treatment in periodontal maintenance care

Article Abstract:

Both tooth planing and antibiotics are needed to combat periodontal disease. Tooth planing involves scraping plaque off teeth, especially below the gumline. Patients will also need to practice good dental hygiene, including the use of home irrigators.

Health aspects, Antibiotics

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