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KENNEDY PERIODONTICS AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Williston Park Professional Building 910 Williston Park Point, Suite 1050 J. Edward Kennedy, DMD MS Lake Mary, Florida 32746 PERIODONTIST 407.833.8522 DIPLOMATE OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PERIODONTOLOGY FOLLOW-UP AFTER PERIODONTAL SURGERY Periodontal disease is not curable; however it is controllable if you take the proper steps. The successful long-term control of periodontal disease depends on active maintenance care through supportive periodontal treatments. The goal of these visits after homecare is: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To prevent reoccurrence of this destructive disease To prevent a furtherance of this disease To avoid further surgical interventions To avoid gum and/or tooth loss To monitor your gum tissue health These three month 'disease control' appointments (alternating between us and your general dentist) need to be scheduled for the first year. After that time, some people can be moved out to a longer interval. Another reason why these appointments are vital is because we are able to address any recurrent problems in a timely manner. Periodontal maintenance following periodontal therapy is shown to be VERY important and vital to controlling gum disease. It is a site specific disease which means you may experience a reoccurrence of infection in one or more of the 192 sites in your mouth. Studies have found that there is an increase in gum tissue pockets in treated, but non compliant patients, which leads to increased bone loss, resulting in greater tooth loss than compliant patients. It has been discovered that in less than 3 months the destructive bacteria that caused this disease can reach destructive levels again. This is why the typical 6 month recall appointment just isn't enough for people who have had periodontal disease. These appointments and the treatment you receive helps us break down the stronghold of bacteria in your gums. It has been proven that patients who do not keep their perio maintenance appointments have increased pocket depths and greater tooth loss because it is difficult for you to see or notice this condition. If you are not on a regular perio maintenance routine, please contact us at 407.833.8522 and we would be happy to schedule you an appointment. Thank you for allowing us to serve you! Dr. Kennedy and staff ________________________ Patient Signature _______________ Date