The Effect of Time on the Outcome of Periodontal Treatment.

Re-evaluation after non-surgical periodontal treatment remains an integral part of comprehensive periodontal therapy. This re-evaluation determines if a patient is in need either of surgical periodontal therapy or a personalized program of supportive periodontal treatment. However important, this time point is yet to be determined.This interventional study aims to clarify which is the best time to re-evaluate the therapeutic result after non-surgical periodontal treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:Systematically healthy adultsInformed consent form completionPeriodontitis DiagnosisPatients not having received periodontal treatment since 12 months beforeExclusion Criteria:Medical History that interferes with wound healingAntibiotic and anti-inflammatory drugs intakeMedication that induces gingival enlargementPregnancy/ Lactation