Keyes Technique Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease does afflict children but it is more common and 4 although it has become common to speak of the subject of this case study as the keyes tech nique dr.

Keyes technique periodontal disease. The technique which reduced the bacteria that grow as dental plaque on tooth surfaces was developed by a dentist at the national institutes of health named dr. In the late 1970s an oral hygiene program called the keyes technique was widely promoted as a nonsurgical alternative for treating advanced periodontal disease pyorrhea. Rosenthal there s a tried and true method called the keyes method which he stands by for treating periodontal disease. To determine whether you have periodontitis and how severe it is your dentist may.

Prevbntive medicine 11 696 700 1982 invited commentary critique of preventing and treating periodontal disease with the keyes technique. Microscopic examination of the plaque. Examine your mouth to look for plaque and tartar buildup and check for easy bleeding. With all the research on periodontal disease and the relationship of oral health and heart disease diabetes pneumonia in the elderly and chronic inflammation related to other systemic diseases we must develop strong verbal communication with patients regarding the need for nonsurgical therapy to establish a healthier oral environment.

Measure the pocket depth of the groove between. Review your medical history to identify any factors that could be contributing to your symptoms such as smoking or taking certain medications that cause dry mouth. Periodontal surgery at the time was a relatively new treatment and i remember the pushback from. Keyes rhymes with skies.

Paul keyes and uses a deep bacteria removal method to clean the teeth thoroughly. Cleaning the teeth and gums with a mixture of salt baking soda and peroxide. A preliminary assessment max h schoen school of dentistry center for the health sciences university of california at los angeles los angeles california 90024 this critique is not to be interpreted as criticism of the keyes method of ap proach to the. Keyes an innovative researcher and educator who garnered national fame and sparked dental community debate after developing a first of its kind nonsurgical therapy for gum disease died feb.

Keyes a pioneer in the dental and periodontal fields explains how to achieve oral health using non surgical anti infective treatments for self care. Keyes was among the first to employ anti infective agents and microbiological testing in nonsurgical periodontal therapy.