Comparing the Efficacy of Different Maintenance Intervals on Preventing Disease Recurrence in Patients with A History of Periodontal Treatment

• Published in: Journal of pharmacy & bioallied science Vol. 16; no. Suppl 1; pp. S768 - S770
• Main Authors: Ganji, Kiran K, Alam, Mohammad K, Alkhwaitm, Mohammed Ali, Al-Hammad, Kholood A S, Sultan, Sherif
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-02-2024; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer - Medknow; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Analysis; disease recurrence; Diseases; Evidence-based medicine; maintenance intervals; oral health; Oral hygiene; Original; Patient compliance; periodontal treatment; preventive care; Relapse; Risk assessment; Disease recurrence; oral health; periodontal treatment; preventive care; maintenance intervals
• ISSN: 0976-4879; 0975-7406
• DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1002_23

Scheduled maintenance appointments after periodontal treatment are very much critical for the success of the treatment. This is necessary for patients seeking to prevent disease recurrence and maintain oral health.
In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis to assess the efficacy of various maintenance intervals in preventing disease recurrence among patients with a history of periodontal treatment. We gathered data from a diverse group of patients who had undergone periodontal treatment and tracked their oral health over an extended period.
Our findings reveal compelling insights into the optimal maintenance intervals. Patients who attended maintenance appointments at three-month intervals showed a significant reduction in disease recurrence by 40%, compared to those at six-month intervals. Moreover, those on annual intervals experienced a disease recurrence rate of 60.
In conclusion, our study underscores the importance of regular maintenance appointments after periodontal treatment. Patients who attend appointments every three months have a significantly lower risk of disease recurrence. These findings emphasize the need for tailored maintenance schedules to ensure long-term oral health.