A case report : Interdisciplinary approach for a generalized mild to severe chronic periodontitis patient.
Year: 2009
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: ：A patient with severe generalized chronic periodontitis required to underwent inflammation control and avoid occlusal trauma.A 51-year-old woman with both facial gingival recession of the anterior maxillary teeth and chewing problems due to generalized mild to severe chronic periodontitis accompanied by occlusal trauma is described.We controlled the periodontal inflammation with initial preparation and periodontal surgery，and also stabilized the occlusion with orthodontic treatment，sinus lifting，veneer grafting，and a prosthodontic implant.Through this interdisciplinary approach，we were able to substantially improve the patientʼ s esthetic appearance and occlusion.
Source: 日本歯周病学会会誌
DOI: 10.2329/perio.51.062
Institutions: Nihon University, Yokohama General Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2028958586