Treatment of periodontal diseases = La terapia delle malattie parodontali

Objectives. Periodontal diseases are highly prevalent multifactorial pathologies that can have severe consequences involving not only the patient's stomatognathic function but also his/her social and interpersonal relations. The main objective of this dossier is to review the therapeutic approaches that can be used to manage periodontal diseases. Materials and methods. We conducted a review of high-level scientific evidence (systematic reviews) regarding the treatment of periodontal diseases. Results. The treatment of periodontal diseases includes all clinical procedures performed to eliminate or control the causal agents (dental plaque and tartar), which are sufficient to successfully treat gingivitis. In addition to these procedures, the treatment of periodontitis also includes root planing and debridement. Surgery may also be necessary to create the anatomical conditions required to ensure long-term preservation of the involved teeth. Conclusions. The scientific literature describes effective protocols for the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases, which will be reviewed in this article.