Table 1 Implementation of Periodontal Health in Practice
Periodontal Wellness Components | What Can Be Done Today | Long-term vision(10+ years) |
|---|---|---|
Periodontal Stability | Periodontal diagnostics - attachment levels Risk assessment - questionnaire - health history Plaque control - professional care - home care Periodontal maintenance | Periodontal diagnostics - sensitive/specific - predictive Comprehensive risk assessment - biomarkers - systemic health - bone density profile - genetic markers Personalized comprehensive biofilm management Personalized periodontal maintenance |
Favorable Environment | Lifestyle choices - nutrition - smoking cessation - stress management - systemic health Oral health literacy and knowledge Access to care - dental insurance | Lifestyle choices - nutrition - smoking cessation - stress management - systemic health Oral health literacy and knowledge - e-media (apps, etc.) - social media - science cafe Access to care - dental insurance - e-health record - comprehensive health management |