Effect of professional mechanical plaque removal on secondary prevention of periodontitis and the complications of gingival and periodontal preventive measures …

Recommendations for patinets with periodontitis ( or active gum disease)
The available evidence and expert opinion led the working group to make the following recommendations:

After effective active periodontal therapy (APT) patients should follow a specific supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) regimen, including PMPR+, based on 2–4 sessions per year. However, the frequency of SPT sessions should be tailored to a patient's risk
Since the level of compliance is unpredictable in the long-term, specific measures should be adopted/implemented to improve the level of patient adherence to the maintenance regimen in order to enhance the effectiveness of the intervention
Patient motivation and instruction in oral hygiene practises should be combined with PMPR