Maintenance therapy after active periodontal treatment involves regular recall visits and re-evaluations by the dental team to prevent recurrence of periodontal disease. The goals are to maintain healthy teeth and gums for life through controlling factors like plaque, treating new issues early, and reinforcing proper home care. Regular recall visits every 3 months initially, extending longer as periodontal health improves, allow monitoring and early treatment if disease recurs due to causes like incomplete plaque removal or failure to follow the recall schedule.

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Maintenance Phase (Supportive Periodontal Treatment)
Maintenance therapy after active treatment includes not only the care that patients receive
through personal oral hygiene but also by the recall visits and re-evaluations done by the dental
team.
RATIONALE FOR SUPPORTIVE PERIODONTAL THERAPY
Rationale for maintenance phase is to prevent or minimize the recurrence of periodontal diseases
by controlling factors known to contribute to the disease process
The main aim of long-term therapy is to provide supervised control for the patient in order to
maintain a healthy and functional, natural dentition for life. It is only with proper maintenance,
including early detection and treatment of recurrent periodontal diseases that such an
objective can be achieved.

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CAUSES FOR RECURRENCE OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
1. Incomplete subgingival plaque removal.
2. Nature of dentogingival unit.
3. Improper restorations placed after the periodontal treatment was completed.
4. Failure of the patient to return for periodic recall visits.
5. Presence of some systemic diseases that may affect host resistance to previously
acceptable levels of plaque.

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GOALS OF SUPPORTIVE PERIODONTAL TREATMENT
1. To prevent or minimize the recurrence and progression of periodontal disease in patients who
have been previously treated for gingivitis, periodontitis and for peri-implantitis.
2. To prevent or reduce the incidence of tooth loss by monitoring the dentition and by any
prosthetic replacement of the natural teeth.
3. To increase the probability and treating in a timely manner, other diseases or conditions found
in the oral cavity.

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OBJECTIVES OF MAINTENANCE PHASE
1. Preservation of alveolar bone support (radiographically).
2. Maintenance of stable, clinical attachment level.
3. Reinforcement and re-evaluation of proper home care.
4. Maintenance of a healthy and functional oral environment.

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PARTS OF MAINTENANCE PHAS
Part–I: Examination
Part–II: Treatment
Part–III: Schedule Next Procedure
SEQUENCE OF MAINTENANCE VISITS
CE PHASE
SEQUENCE OF MAINTENANCE VISITS
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PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED AT RECALLPROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED AT RECALL
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DETERMINATION OF MAINTENANCE RECALL INTERVALS
Patient be seen initially for recall treatment 2 to 4 weeks following treatment
(for transitional procedures).
After 3 or 4 such sessions the interval can be extended to 3 months, but may be
varied according to the patient’s needs.
Following FACTORS may be considered in determining the recall intervals:
1. Severity of disease:
The more severe the disease, the more frequently the patient is recalled.
2. Effectiveness of home care:
Good home care decreases the frequency of recall.
3. Degree of control of inflammation achieved:
As the tissue regain the total health, the frequency decreases.