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  • Review Article   
  • Otolaryngol (Sunnyvale),
  • DOI: 10.4172/2161-119X.1000518

Improving Oral Hygiene Practices in a Patient with Chronic Periodontitis: A Case Report

Harold Pine*
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA
*Corresponding Author : Harold Pine, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA, Email: pine@harold8.edu

Received Date: Apr 03, 2023 / Published Date: Apr 28, 2023

Abstract

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the periodontium, the supportive structures surrounding the teeth. It is one of the most common oral diseases and can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. One of the main causes of periodontitis is poor oral hygiene practices, which result in the accumulation of bacterial plaque and calculus on teeth and gums. This case report discusses the successful management of chronic periodontitis in a patient through improved oral hygiene practices. A 45-year-old female patient presented with complaints of bleeding gums, bad breath, and loose teeth. She had a history of smoking and poor oral hygiene practices. On examination, the patient had generalized gum inflammation, bleeding, and probing depths ranging from 5mm to 8mm. Radiographs showed significant bone loss and mobility of several teeth. Based on the clinical and radiographic findings, the patient was diagnosed with chronic periodontitis. The severity of the disease was classified as Stage III Grade C according to the 2017 classification system of periodontal diseases.

Citation: Pine H (2023) Improving Oral Hygiene Practices in a Patient with Chronic Periodontitis: A Case Report. Otolaryngol (Sunnyvale) 13: 518. Doi: 10.4172/2161-119X.1000518

Copyright: © 2023 Pine H. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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