Full-mouth disinfection-A literature update

Authors : Vinayaka Ambujakshi Manjunatha

DOI : 10.18231/j.idjsr.2022.001

Volume : 10

Issue : 1

Year : 2022

Page No : 1-4

Non-surgical periodontal disease therapy has traditionally been performed through a series of sessions by a jaw quadrant or sextant. Reinfection from untreated periodontal pockets, tongue, and tonsils might develop at this time. In contrast, in the full-mouth disinfection (FMD) technique, all teeth's root instrumentation is finished within 24 hours and comprises, Cleaning the tongue and using chlorhexidine on a regular basis.
 

Keywords: Full­mouth disinfection, Periodontitis, Subgingival microbiota

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