Using the patient’s blood to create an L-PRF substrate in surgical sites can stimulate bone and soft tissue formation.

The ultimate goal of nonsurgical periodontal therapy is to preserve, improve and maintain the dentition.

With proper maintenance, general dentists can help patients avoid 
peri-implant disease.

Through use of objective criteria, clinicians can improve outcomes by effectively assessing patients and specific sites for implant placement.

An examination of data that support an association between certain types of occlusal contacts and progression of pocket probing depths.

When used during minimally invasive periodontal procedures, the dental videoscope offers clinicians direct visualization of nearly undetectable calculus deposits.

This therapeutic approach may be a helpful adjunct to mechanical biofilm disruption.

The following technique can be used to enhance lateral window sinus lift bone augmentation procedures.

Clinicians must be vigilant in identifying this type of periodontitis so treatment can begin as early as possible in the disease process.

Utilizing these materials for socket augmentation can help maintain alveolar ridge width, increase keratinized gingiva and minimize bone remodeling.