Comparative study on the results of non-surgical periodontal treatment according to the location of the affected site.
10.5051/jpis.2011.41.2.92
- Author:
Ju Min LEE
1
;
Joo Hee KIM
;
Eun Young KWON
;
Yi Kyeong KIM
;
Ju Yeon LEE
;
Sung Jo KIM
;
Jeom Il CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Periodontology, Pusan National University School of Dentistry, Yangsan, Korea. jrapa@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Comparative Study ; Original Article
- Keywords:
Periodontal pocket;
Periodontitis;
Prognosis
- MeSH:
Humans;
Mastication;
Periodontal Pocket;
Periodontitis;
Prognosis;
Tooth;
Tooth Mobility
- From:Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science
2011;41(2):92-97
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The present study was performed to compare the treatment outcomes of non-surgical periodontal treatment according to the distribution of attachment loss of a given patient. METHODS: Forty-five patients with moderate to severe periodontitis were divided in two subgroups; Group I patients with teeth manifesting attachment loss of > or =6 mm at one or more sites on the buccal/labial aspect while maintaining an attachment level < or =5 mm at the lingual/palatal aspect, Group II patients with teeth manifesting an attachment level > or =6 mm at more than one site on the lingual/palatal aspect while maintaining an attachment level < or =5 mm at the buccal/labial aspect. The probing pocket depth, probing attachment level, tooth mobility, and chewing discomfort were recorded at baseline and 6 months examinations following non-surgical periodontal therapy. RESULTS: The buccal/labial surfaces of teeth with moderate to severe periodontitis in Group I patients demonstrated a greater amount of pocket reduction, gain of attachment level, and tooth mobility reduction than the lingual/palatal aspects of teeth examined in Group II patients. CONCLUSIONS: Within the limits of the present study, the patients demonstrating attachment loss > or =6 mm at buccal/labial surfaces responded better to the nonsurgical periodontal therapy than those demonstrating comparable attachment loss at lingual/palatal surfaces.
