Oral hygiene and scaling in prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases

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Article Title:	Oral hygiene and scaling in prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases
Authors:	Mugur-George Popescu, Simona Popescu, Dana Vincze, Cecilia Irimie, Alina Burca
Affiliation:	“Vasile Goldis” Western University Arad, Romania, Department of Odontology-Periodontics
Abstract:	The role of oral hygiene and scaling in the prevention and treatment of the periodontal disease is undeniable. Unfortunately, the usual practice, these issues are often overlooked. Therefore, in our study, conducted on a group of 968 patients and over a period of four years, we evaluated the effects of oral hygiene instruction and scaling, the results confirm the value postulated affirmation.
Keywords:	supra- and sub-gingival scaling, Oral Hygiene, teeth polish, Chronic periodontitis
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*Correspondence:	Mugur Popescu, “Vasile Goldiş” Western University Arad, Faculty of Medicine, Str. Feleacului nr. 1 Arad 310396 Romania, Phone 0040-257-212204, e-mail: medicina@uvvg.ro