[The role of chlorhexidine irrigation combined with ultrasonic root planing in treatment of periodontal disease. Preliminary study]. / Intérêt de l'association d'une irrigation à la chlorhexidine et du surfaçage ultrasonique dans le traitement des maladies parodontales. Etude préliminaire.

The beneficial effects of chlorhexidine on plaque formation have been well documented. This study was undertaken to evaluate the dual effects of chlorhexidine irrigation and root planing with an ultrasonic scaler. The parameters measured were plaque and gingival indices and bleeding on probing. A statistically significant decrease in all indices measured was demonstrated when compared with the test group of patients who received ultrasonic scaling and irrigation with sterile water.

[Preprosthetic periodontal examination. Clinical observations]. / L'examen parodontal préprothétique. Réflexions cliniques.

A detailed and comprehensive clinical examination is an important and fundamental basis for establishing a proper diagnosis for prosthetic treatment. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis, a rational treatment plan and establishing a prognosis. A careful examination of teeth and periodontium must be done and the prosthetic plan must consider the periodontal status of the teeth. The prosthetic treatment plan must take into consideration problems of appliance retention, iatrogenic tooth injuries and other factors. A classification based on 6 different clinical situations suggested and their therapeutic solution proposed.