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- Title
Root abnormalities and nonsurgical management of generalized aggressive periodontitis.
- Authors
Da Lü; Huanxin Meng; Li Xu; Xian'e Wang; Li Zhang; Yu Tian; Lü, Da; Meng, Huanxin; Xu, Li; Wang, Xian'e; Zhang, Li; Tian, Yu
- Abstract
To investigate long-term nonsurgical treatment outcomes in patients with generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP) and the impact of root abnormalities (RAs) and other patient-level factors in relation to GAgP progression. Patients (n = 64) from a GAgP cohort who completed active nonsurgical periodontal treatment and consented to re-evaluation after 3 to 11 (mean 5.3) years, were enrolled. RAs were identified using radiographs. Periodontal parameters (e.g., probing depths [PDs], and tooth loss [TL]) were investigated. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify factors contributing to TL and bone level alteration (∆BL). After treatment, the mean number of sites with PDs > 5 mm decreased from 54.3 to 17.2. Annual TL was 0.11/patient. Twenty-one patients (32.8%) had >4 teeth with root abnormalities (RA-teeth) and exhibited a higher risk for TL (univariate odds ration [OR] = 3.52, multivariate logistic OR = 6.57). Factors correlated to ∆BL were sites with residual PD > 5 mm (β = -0.400) and observation time (β = -0.210). Nonsurgical treatment provides beneficial outcomes in GAgP patients. Higher incidence of RAs and high prevalence of residual deep pockets have a negative impact on long-term outcomes.<bold>Practical Implications: </bold>in cases of GAgP with residual deep pockets and high incidence of RAs, clinicians must emphasize that long-term outcomes of nonsurgical treatment may be compromised.
- Subjects
PERIODONTITIS; DENTAL pulp diseases; DENTAL care; TOOTH care &; hygiene; TOOTH erosion
- Publication
Journal of Oral Science, 2017, Vol 59, Issue 1, p103
- ISSN
1343-4934
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.2334/josnusd.16-0258