Full-mouth disinfection-A literature update


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Article type :

Review Article

Author :

Vinayaka Ambujakshi Manjunatha

Volume :

10

Issue :

1

Abstract :

Non-surgical periodontal disease therapy has traditionally been performed through a series of sessions by a jaw quadrant or sextant. Reinfection from untreated periodontal pockets, tongue, and tonsils might develop at this time. In contrast, in the full-mouth disinfection (FMD) technique, all teeth's root instrumentation is finished within 24 hours and comprises, Cleaning the tongue and using chlorhexidine on a regular basis.  

Keyword :

Full­mouth disinfection, Periodontitis, Subgingival microbiota