The Rational Use of Systemic Antibiotics in Periodontal Therapy
The definitive role of the dental biofilm as the causative agent of periodontal diseases has long been confirmed. This bacterial etiology, along with the established concepts on the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, forms the basis for procedures that are performed for the prevention and treatment of such conditions. Conventional periodontal therapy primarily consists of mechanical plaque control measures, particularly good personal oral hygiene, and instrumentation to remove both the supra and subgingival dental biofilm from tooth surfaces.
The Struggle is Real: Treatment Strategies of Peri-implantitis
Peri-implant diseases lead to peri-implant bone loss, compromising implant outcomes in both function and esthetics. Multiple strategies have been introduced in treating peri-implantitis, including non-surgical and surgical approaches. Numerous factors may affect treatment outcomes and predictability. This presentation will provide:
- Overview of current understandings in the treatment strategies of peri-implantitis
- Evaluation of the longitudinal outcomes
- Discussion of the future trend in peri-implantitis management for better predictability
Asst. Prof. Yung-Ting "Lizzy" Hsu
Dr. Yung-Ting "Lizzy" Hsu is Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington at the Department of Periodontics. She teaches both didactic and clinical teaching at both predoctoral and postdoctoral levels. In addition, Dr. Hsu publishes more than 30 publications in periodontics and implant dentistry, especially prevention and treatments of peri-implant diseases.
Not Your Everyday Gum Disease
Plaque-induced periodontal diseases are characterised by clinical gingival redness and inflammation, bleeding on probing and if progressive, deeper probing depth, clinical attachment loss, bone loss, increased mobility, and eventual tooth loss.
Assoc. Prof. Tino Mercado
Tino is a clinician, an academician, mentor, and a clinical researcher.
Tino is a graduate of University of the Philippines Batch 1995 (Rank No.1). He was awarded the Most Outstanding Dental Graduate of the Philippines in 1995, by the International College of Dentists Philippine Section. He was a topnotcher at the PRC Dental Board Examination 1995.
Survival or Success?
Treating periodontally compromised dentitions has been a challenge to dentists. Periodontal treatments spare no effort in saving teeth but couldn't reach its full extend. In contemporary dentistry, dental implants have been considered an optimal choice when teeth are missing. Survival rate was an important evaluation when dental implants initially developed, whereas success of implant is later considered and become the key to treatment plan. In the dilemma of saving teeth and placing implants, we expect either one to be maintained in function and long-term health.