Non-Surgical Control of Periodontal Diseases

Paul A. Levi, Jr. • Robert J. Rudy Y. Natalie Jeong • Daniel K. Coleman

Non-Surgical Control of Periodontal Diseases

A Comprehensive Handbook Paul A. Levi, Jr. Y. Natalie Jeong Department of Department of Periodontology Tufts University School Tufts University School of Dental Medicine of Dental Medicine Boston, MA Boston, MA USA USA

Robert J. Rudy Daniel K. Coleman Department of Periodontology Department of Periodontology Tufts University School Tufts University School of Dental Medicine of Dental Medicine Boston, MA Boston , MA USA USA

ISBN 978-3-662-46622-3 ISBN 978-3-662-46623-0 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-46623-0

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Springer-Verlag GmbH Berlin Heidelberg is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com) This book is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Irving Glickman

“…It is only in the past quarter century that the dental curriculum has undergone a major change insofar as periodontics is concerned. Only recently has the status of periodontics been changed from that of a peripheral subject tacked on somewhere in the third and fourth year, a position in which it could not impress the student attitude regarding the importance of periodontal health in the total dental care which should be provided by general practitioners. It gradually has become a major clinical discipline stressing the philosophy that the periodontal care of the American public is primarily the responsibility of the general practitioner and that restorative dentistry without necessary periodontal care is not an oral health service…

The concept of what constitutes the practice of dentistry must change. Dentistry’s mission under its franchise must be clearly defi ned as primarily the preservation of the health of the natural structures through the prevention of disease and deformities, and secondarily the repair of destroyed tissue the replacement of lost parts and the correction of developmental anomalies.”

Irving Glickman. Preventive periodontics: a blueprint for the periodontal health of the American public. J Periodontol. 1967;(38):361.

Purp ose

The purpose of this book is to share information that is of great value and practical use to general dentists, dental students, dental hygiene students, dental assistants, dental assisting students and postgraduate periodontal resi- dents. Two of the authors have had the very good fortune, early in their pro- fessional careers, of coming under the pedagogical infl uence of Dr. Irving Glickman. The other two authors, graduates of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, were infl uenced by the Glickman philosophy of dental edu- cation, which today still strives to remain a strong component of the curricu- lum at Tufts. Dr. Glickman was Research Professor of Oral Pathology and Professor and Chairman of the Department of Periodontology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. During four decades of active teaching and research (1940s–1970s), Dr. Glickman pioneered the teaching of a rigorous curriculum in periodontics, for all pre- and postdoc- toral students. The rigorous nature of the program was necessary, he felt, to ensure that future general dentists were thoroughly prepared and motivated to serve the periodontal needs of all patients regardless of whether they prac- ticed in a private offi ce setting, a hospital or military setting, or a community health center. As Dr. Glickman so often said, “There is no such thing as a ‘periodontal patient,’ as all patients with natural teeth have a .” Many of the ideas presented in this book can fi nd their source in the numerous original writings of Dr. Glickman. Dr. Glickman was particularly concerned with fostering among his stu- dents a deep appreciation for the following ideas:

(a) The importance of preventative dentistry measures in the daily practice of general dentistry (b) The importance of diagnosing periodontal diseases in the incipient stages, by examining the periodontal tissues with an uncompromising attention to detail (c) The importance of being capable of treating by providing nonsurgical therapy in the daily practice of general dentistry

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(d) The importance of supportive therapy in the long-term maintenance of periodontal health once disease is eliminated (e) The importance of understanding clinical phenomena in terms of under- lying microscopic tissue changes (f) The importance of working intelligently and with confi dence as a co- therapist, when the nature of the case suggests referral to the periodontal specialist

Dr. Glickman’s teaching legacy endures to this day because, at its core, it addresses the most crucial dental needs of the public—namely, the attainment and preservation of oral and dental health. The authors are grateful for his public health vision and for all the arduous work he shouldered in bringing his vision to reality. The intent of this book is to continue the Glickman phi- losophy—a philosophy that at its heart embraces the idea that family dentists are responsible for the early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of the com- mon periodontal diseases that affl ict the public at large. Only through comprehensive training and familiarity with the detailed information presented in this handbook will dental clinicians and hygienists be prepared to meet their responsibility in providing an excellent standard of dental care to their patients. The hard-won achievement of oral health can also be counted upon to foster improved general health—certainly another of the crucial needs that must be addressed and to which the public is entitled. Other students of Dr. Glickman have undertaken the challenging task of authoring textbooks in the fi elds of periodontology and oral pathology; taken together, the works of Drs. Jerome B. Smulow, Gerald Skhlar, Fali S. Mehta, Esther M. Wilkins, Edward Cohen, and Noshir Mehta, along with the present publication, represent a rich legacy to one of the truly great dental educators of the twentieth century—Dr. Irving Glickman. Acknowledgments

We gratefully thank the following individuals for their major contributions to this book. Their efforts and expertise have greatly assisted the authors in cre- ating a handbook, which can be utilized by the readers to provide valuable information in a concise and yet comprehensive manner.

Stephen P. Comstock – Fourth-year dental student at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, medical and dental textbook illustrator – All text- book illustrations Nevin Zablotsky, D.M.D. – Periodontist and authority in smoking cessa- tion, speaker for the American Dental Association, and teacher of smoking cessation for medical and dental students at Nova Southeastern University – Wrote Section 7.2 on smoking cessation Lorenzo Mordini, D.D.S. – Periodontist, fellow at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, clinical photographer – Contribution of clinical photographs Julia Zhogina, R.D.H. – Practicing dental hygienist, professional photographer – Dental product pictures

Additionally we thank our spouses, Patty Levi and Shannon Coleman and our friends and relatives who supported us and provided us with excellent feedback throughout the process of writing this book.

ix About the Authors

Dr. Robert J. Rudy earned his D.M.D. from Tufts University in 1970. After serving as a captain in the USAF, from 1970 to 1972, he earned a Certifi cate in Periodontology from the University of Washington, in Seattle, in 1975. Returning to Boston and the Tufts School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Rudy became a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Periodontology. Ten years later he became an Associate Clinical Professor. From 1995-2014, Dr. Rudy served as Director of Pre- doctoral Periodontology. Additionally, he maintained a private practice, in Brookline and Newton Centre, Massachusetts, from 1975-2015.

Dr. Y. Natalie Jeong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She earned her D.M.D. and her Certifi cate in Periodontology from Tufts University. She is a Diplomate and a Board Examiner of the American Board of Periodontology. She is a Director of Lincoln Dental Study Club and main- tains a private practice limited to Periodontics and Implant surgery in Lincoln, Massachusetts. About the Authors xi

Dr. Paul A. Levi, Jr. is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Periodontology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Visiting Professor at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, and a Clinical Instructor at the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine. He earned a B.S. at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY, and his D.M.D. and Certifi cate in Periodontology from Tufts University. He is a Diplomate and a Director of the American Board of Periodontology. Additionally, he main- tains a private practice limited to Periodontics and Implant surgery in Burlington, VT.

Dr. Daniel K. Coleman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Periodontology at Harvard University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Coleman earned his B.S. at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, and his D.M.D., M.S., and Certifi cate in Periodontology from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Boston, MA. Additionally, he maintains a private practice limited to Periodontics and Implant Surgery in Rhode Island.

Contents

1 Fundamentals ...... 1 1.1 Introduction ...... 1 1.2 Anatomy ...... 1 1.2.1 Gingival Anatomy with Respect to Periodontal Diseases or Deformation ...... 1 1.2.2 Gingival and Tooth Anatomy with Respect to Professional Hygiene Therapy ...... 5 1.2.3 Gingival and Tooth Anatomy with Respect to Patient Hygiene Therapy ...... 9 1.2.4 Summary ...... 9 1.3 ...... 10 1.4 Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases and Caries ...... 13 1.4.1 ...... 13 1.4.2 Periodontitis ...... 14 1.4.3 Peri-implant Mucositis ...... 15 1.4.4 Peri-implantitis ...... 16 1.4.5 Dental Caries ...... 16 1.4.6 Conclusion ...... 16 1.5 Etiology ...... 16 1.6 Prognosis ...... 17 1.7 Summary ...... 19 Further Reading ...... 19 2 Empowering Your Patients: From Compliance to Concordance ...... 21 2.1 Introduction ...... 21 2.2 Motivation of the Dental Patient to Remove Biofi lm () ...... 23 2.3 Assurance That the Techniques Patients Are Using Are Effective and Correct ...... 26 2.4 Access: The Patient Must Be Able to Access the Root for Plaque Removal ...... 26 2.4.1 Probing Depth ...... 27 2.4.2 Supra- and Subgingival , Rough Roots . . . . 29 2.4.3 Tooth Anatomic Irregularities ...... 29 2.4.4 Gingival Morphologic Alterations ...... 29 2.4.5 Malposed Teeth ...... 30

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2.4.6 Orthodontic Appliances ...... 31 2.4.7 Defective Restorative Margins ...... 31 2.4.8 Provisional Fixed Restorations...... 31 2.4.9 Tactile Root Sensitivity ...... 32 2.4.10 Improper Plaque Removal Techniques...... 32 2.4.11 Improper Due to Bristle Stiffness, Type of Bristle, or Design of Brush Head ...... 32 2.4.12 Defective Toothbrush Due to Wear ...... 33 2.4.13 Ineffectual Technique or Floss Material ...... 34 2.4.14 Design ...... 34 2.4.15 Dental Implant-Supported Prostheses ...... 34 2.5 Summary ...... 35 Further Reading ...... 36 3 Methods of Plaque Removal by the Patient ...... 37 3.1 Detection of Dental Plaque with the Use of Disclosing Agents ...... 37 3.2 (BOP) ...... 40 3.3 Using BOP for Motivation ...... 42 3.4 Supra- and Subgingival Calculus ...... 43 3.4.1 Calculus ...... 43 3.4.2 Attachment of Calculus to the Tooth Surface ...... 43 3.5 Detection of Supragingival Calculus Including Instruments, Materials, and Techniques ...... 45 3.5.1 Supragingival Calculus Detection ...... 45 3.5.2 Subgingival Calculus Detection ...... 45 3.6 : Manual ...... 45 3.7 Toothbrushes: Power ...... 48 3.8 Tooth Brushing Techniques: Hand Brush ...... 49 3.8.1 The Bass Technique (BT) ...... 51 3.8.2 The Modifi ed Bass Technique (MBT) ...... 52 3.8.3 The Stationary Bristle Technique (SBT) ...... 52 3.8.4 The Stillman’s Technique (ST) ...... 55 3.9 Tooth Brushing Techniques: Power Brush ...... 56 3.10 Hand and Power Tooth Brushing with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ...... 56 3.11 Conclusion: Tooth Brushing ...... 57 3.12 Interproximal Plaque Removal ...... 57 3.12.1 Dental Floss/Tape ...... 57 3.13 An Effective Technique for Flossing ...... 59 3.14 Interproximal Brushes ...... 60 3.15 Other Interproximal Cleaning Devices ...... 62 3.15.1 Rubber Tips ...... 62 3.15.2 Floss Threaders ...... 62 3.15.3 Toothpick-Type Devices ...... 63 3.15.4 Other Means of Reducing Oral Bacteria ...... 64 3.16 Summary ...... 68 Further Reading ...... 69 Contents xv

4 Patient Examination and Assessment ...... 71 4.1 Preparation for Patient Encounter: Operatory, Instrument, and Materials Arrangement ...... 71 4.1.1 Patient/Provider Positioning and Operator Visibility ...... 71 4.2 Patient Interview and Initial Examination ...... 77 4.2.1 The Patient’s Chief Complaint ...... 77 4.2.2 Patient’s Expectations ...... 77 4.2.3 Baseline Vitals ...... 77 4.2.4 Medical/Social History...... 78 4.2.5 Dental History ...... 78 4.2.6 Daily Habits ...... 79 4.2.7 Oral Habits ...... 79 4.2.8 Extraoral Exam...... 79 4.2.9 Intraoral Soft Tissue Examination ...... 80 4.2.10 Gingival Tissue Evaluation ...... 81 4.3 Periodontal Charting ...... 82 4.3.1 Probing Depth Measurements ...... 82 4.3.2 Bleeding on Probing ...... 86 4.3.3 Recession Measurement ...... 87 4.3.4 Amount of Attached Gingiva ...... 90 4.3.5 Mucogingival Deformities ...... 92 4.3.6 Tooth Mobility ...... 93 4.3.7 Fremitus ...... 93 4.3.8 Furcation Involvement ...... 94 4.3.9 Calculus Detection ...... 95 4.3.10 Plaque ...... 96 4.3.11 Gingival Index ...... 98 4.4 Radiographic Interpretation ...... 99 4.4.1 Intraoral Radiographs ...... 99 4.4.2 Extraoral Radiographs ...... 100 4.4.3 Characteristics of an Acceptable Radiograph ...... 102 4.4.4 Analysis and Interpretation of Completed Radiographs ...... 102 4.4.5 Radiographic Changes in Periodontal Disease . . . . . 103 4.4.6 Additional Periodontal Documentation ...... 104 4.5 Summary ...... 104 Further Reading ...... 105 5 Instrumentation for Diagnosis and Basic Treatment of Gingivitis/Periodontitis ...... 107 5.1 Principles for Proper Use of Periodontal Instrumentation ...... 107 5.1.1 Grasp ...... 107 5.1.2 Wrist Position ...... 107 5.1.3 Fulcrum (Finger Rest Position) ...... 107 5.1.4 Adaptation ...... 109 5.1.5 Angulation ...... 109 xvi Contents

5.1.6 Lateral Pressure ...... 109 5.1.7 Strokes (Activation of the Instrument) ...... 110 5.2 Periodontal Instrumentation: Armamentarium ...... 110 5.2.1 Classifi cation of Periodontal Instruments ...... 110 5.2.2 Introduction to Periodontal Instruments...... 110 5.3 Diagnostic Instruments ...... 111 5.3.1 Dental Mirror or Mouth Mirror ...... 111 5.3.2 Air/Water Syringe ...... 112 5.3.3 Periodontal Probes ...... 112 5.3.4 Periodontal Probing: What Is Its Value? ...... 113 5.3.5 The Ten Critical Applications of the ...... 113 5.3.6 Functions of the Periodontal Probe ...... 113 5.3.7 Automated Periodontal Probes ...... 113 5.3.8 Explorers ...... 113 5.4 Periodontal Hand Instrumentation ...... 114 5.4.1 Scalers ...... 114 5.4.2 Curettes ...... 116 5.4.3 Comparison of the Working Edges of: Universal Scalers, Universal Curettes, and Gracey Curettes . . . 119 5.5 Adjunctive Hand Instruments ...... 119 5.6 Power Instrumentation ...... 120 5.6.1 Sonic, Magnetostrictive Ultrasonic, and Piezoelectric Instruments ...... 120 5.6.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Power Instruments ...... 122 5.7 Polishing Instruments...... 123 5.7.1 Rubber Cup ...... 123 5.7.2 Air-Powder Polishing ...... 124 5.8 Instrument Sharpening ...... 125 5.8.1 Instrument Sharpening Theory ...... 125 5.8.2 Sharpening Techniques for Hand Instruments ...... 127 5.9 Summary ...... 130 Further Reading ...... 131 6 Therapy ...... 133 6.1 Phasing of Therapy ...... 133 6.1.1 Advantages of Phasing Treatment Plans ...... 133 6.1.2 Phase I Therapy ...... 134 6.1.3 Phase II Therapy ...... 139 6.1.4 Phase III Therapy ...... 140 6.1.5 Phase IV Therapy (see Chap. 8) ...... 140 6.2 Clinical Treatment ...... 140 6.2.1 The Rationale for Dental Prophylaxis and Procedures ...... 140 6.2.2 Scaling ...... 140 6.2.3 Root Planing ...... 141 6.2.4 Gingival Curettage: Coincidental vs. Closed ...... 142 Contents xvii

6.3 Patient Management Protocol for the Dental Prophylaxis Procedure ...... 144 6.3.1 Patient Management Protocol for the Scaling and Root Planing Procedure ...... 147 6.3.2 Therapy Choices for Specifi c Clinical Situations . . . 150 6.3.3 Summary ...... 151 6.4 Local Anesthesia Necessary for Scaling and Root Planing ...... 151 6.4.1 Anatomy for Periodontal Local Anesthesia ...... 151 6.4.2 Non-injectable Topical Anesthesia...... 152 6.4.3 Injectable Local Anesthesia ...... 152 6.4.4 Injection Techniques ...... 154 6.4.5 Used for Both Maxillary and Mandibular Anesthesia ...... 154 6.4.6 Summary ...... 159 6.5 Treatment of Dentinal Hypersensitivity Associated with Periodontal Therapy ...... 160 6.5.1 Etiology and Treatment Options ...... 160 6.6 Treatment Modalities for Dentinal Hypersensitivity ...... 160 6.6.1 Treatment Recommendations ...... 161 6.6.2 Summary ...... 161 Further Reading ...... 162 7 Adjunctive Therapy ...... 163 7.1 Pharmacotherapeutics ...... 163 7.1.1 Introduction ...... 163 7.1.2 Systemic Antibiotics ...... 163 7.1.3 Local Delivery Antibiotic Therapy ...... 164 7.1.4 Conclusions ...... 165 7.2 The Importance of Smoking Cessation ...... 166 7.2.1 Introduction ...... 166 7.2.2 The Systemic Impact of Tobacco Use ...... 166 7.2.3 The Dental Implications of Tobacco Use ...... 167 7.2.4 The Role of the Dental Practitioner in Smoking Cessation ...... 167 7.2.5 Pharmacological Therapies for Smoking Cessation ...... 168 7.2.6 E-Cigarettes and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) ...... 168 7.2.7 Smoking Cessation Counseling and Referrals ...... 168 7.2.8 Five Major Steps to Intervention (The “5 As”) . . . . . 168 7.2.9 Stages of Readiness ...... 169 7.3 Laser Therapy ...... 169 7.4 Oral Bacterial Culturing and Sensitivity Testing ...... 170 7.5 DNA Probe Sampling ...... 171 7.6 Periodontal Endoscope ...... 171 Further Reading ...... 171 xviii Contents

8 Maintenance Therapy/Necessary for Long-Term Success . . . . 175 8.1 Introduction ...... 175 8.1.1 The Maintenance Therapy Program ...... 175 8.2 Getting Started ...... 176 8.2.1 High-Risk Patients ...... 176 8.3 Treatment Principles Regarding the Prevention of Gingivitis and Periodontitis ...... 176 8.4 Basic Features of a Structured Maintenance Therapy Program ...... 177 8.4.1 Guidelines for Evaluation: What Are the Key Signs to Look for in Early Disease? ...... 177 8.5 The Maintenance Therapy Appointment: The Basic Protocol ...... 178 8.6 Implant Maintenance ...... 179 8.6.1 Anatomy of a Dental Implant and its Supporting Prosthesis ...... 179 8.6.2 Evaluation of Implant Health ...... 179 8.6.3 Instrumentation of Dental Implants ...... 181 8.6.4 Protocol for Home Care for Patients ...... 183 8.7 Knowing Your Diagnostic Goals ...... 185 8.8 Knowing the Treatment Goal of Periodontal Therapy ...... 186 8.9 Knowing the Psychological Diffi culties Associated with the Maintenance Therapy Program ...... 187 8.10 Understanding Anatomic Realities: The Degree of Attachment Loss and the Presence of Pockets ...... 188 8.11 Extending the Vision of Success: Does Maintenance Therapy Work? ...... 190 8.12 The Challenge of Compliance ...... 191 Further Reading ...... 192 9 Concluding Statement ...... 195 Further Reading ...... 195 Appendix A: American Academy of Periodontology Classifi cation of Periodontal Diseases ...... 197 Appendix B: Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines ...... 201 Appendix C: Treating Tobacco Use: Pharmacological Therapy ...... 203 Appendix D: Fagerstrom Test ...... 205 Appendix E: Sample Patient Brochure Describing the Maintenance Therapy Program ...... 207 Index ...... 209