Q1: What does the American Academy of Periodontology recommend? As a periodontist or Dentist when should I see a patient first for a follow-up after periodontal deep cleaning? provide reference.
A1: What does the American Academy of Periodontology recommend? As a periodontist when should I see a patient first for a follow-up after periodontal deep cleaning? Provide reference. The American Academy of Periodontology recommends that patients should be seen for a follow-up appointment after periodontal deep cleaning within four to six weeks, depending on the severity of the periodontal disease. The initial assessment should be done within one to two weeks after the procedure to ensure that the patient is healing properly. Follow-up visits should be done every three to four months to assess the patient’s progress and determine if any additional treatment is necessary. References: American Academy of Periodontology. (2018). Periodontal Treatment. Retrieved from https://www.perio.org/consumer/treatment
A1: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that the first follow-up appointment after a periodontal deep cleaning should be scheduled within two to four weeks of the initial appointment. The follow-up appointment should focus on evaluating the response of the patient’s gingival tissues and monitoring the progression of periodontal healing. Reference: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. (2018). Guideline on Periodontal Therapy for Infants, Children, and Adolescents. Retrieved from https://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/G_PeriodontalTherapy.pdf
Q2: What does the American Academy of Periodontology recommend? As a periodontist or Dentist how often should I see a patient after periodontal deep cleaning? What is best, is a 3 or 4 or 6-month periodontal maintenance visit after deep cleaning was completed. provide reference.
A2: The American Academy of Periodontology recommends that patients should receive periodontal maintenance visits every 3-4 months or more frequently if needed, following a periodontal deep cleaning. According to the Academy, “Periodontal maintenance visits are essential to ensure the long-term success of periodontal therapy and to prevent the reoccurrence of periodontal disease. The frequency of maintenance visits is based on the individual patient’s needs.” Reference: American Academy of Periodontology. (2017). Periodontal Maintenance. Retrieved from https://www.perio.org/consumer/maintenance-visits