1. Periodontics.
- Author
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Teughels, Wim
- Subjects
CONFERENCES & conventions ,ORTHODONTICS ,PERIODONTICS ,PERIODONTAL disease ,PATHOGENIC microorganisms ,PERIODONTAL pockets - Abstract
The article discusses a presentation by Wim Teughels at the 6th International Orthodontic Congress held in Paris, France, about the one-stage full-mouth disinfection strategy. The strategy, which was introduced by the Leuven group, aims to suppress or eradicate periodonto-pathogens from the periodontal pockets and all their intraoral habitats. A combination of therapeutic efforts make up the concept, including full-mouth scaling and root planing, subgingival irrigation, and tongue brushing.
- Published
- 2005