Experts Call for Risk-Based Periodontal Prevention

New recommendations emphasize individualized use of adjunctive antiseptics when mechanical biofilm control alone may be insufficient.

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A multidisciplinary group of experts is developing individualized, risk-based recommendations for preventing and managing periodontal diseases.
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The panel emphasized that adjunctive antiseptic agents should be used selectively based on individual clinical needs and barriers to effective biofilm control.
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Current evidence does not support the routine use of antiseptics for all patients, nor does it confirm that home antiseptics alone prevent periodontitis.
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The recommendations highlight specific patient populations and conditions where adjunctive strategies may be particularly beneficial.
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Safety of antiseptics has not been sufficiently studied in pregnant or breastfeeding women, and caution is advised for children under 6.

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