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ArticleBrazilian oral research2024

Treatment of periodontal diseases: Latin America and the Caribbean Consensus 2024.

Ricardo Guimarães Fischer, Guilherme Castro Lima Silva do Amaral, Aldrin André Huamán-Mendoza, Luis Rossy Bueno, Cristina Cunha Villar

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Article in Brazilian oral research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ricardo Guimarães FischerPontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro - PUCRJ, School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0695-8159
Guilherme Castro Lima Silva do AmaralUniversidade de São Paulo - USP, School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5250-1817
Aldrin André Huamán-MendozaUniversidade de São Paulo - USP, School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6374-511X
Luis Rossy BuenoFundación Juan José Carraro, Buenos Aires, Argentina.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8442-3005
Cristina Cunha VillarUniversidade de São Paulo - USP, School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5905-5079

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The prevalence of periodontitis in Latin American and Caribbean countries (LACC) drew attention to a significant public health issue exacerbated by socio-economic disparities. This consensus report, based on the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) S3 level clinical practice guidelines, proposed a multifaceted approach to periodontal health-care. The report highlighted the critical need for holistic, population-wide health policies and underscored the lack of documented community interventions in contemporary literature. The consensus advocated for a patient-centered approach to periodontal care, with non-surgical and surgical interventions, and a long-term commitment to supportive periodontal care (SPC). It emphasized the importance of patient engagement in biofilm control by means of home-care and professional interventions for long-term periodontal health. The report also stressed that subgingival instrumentation benefits even severely compromised teeth, by significantly reducing probing depths and gingival inflammation. Moreover, it emphasized the importance of personalized, long-term SPC for maintaining oral health post-treatment, and pointed out the need to identify factors influencing patient adherence. The aim of this report was to provide actionable guidance for clinicians and policymakers, focused on improving periodontal health outcomes and quality of life in LACC.

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Periodontal DiseasesCaribbean RegionHumansLatin AmericaOral HealthQuality of Life

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