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Int J Stomatol ›› 2025, Vol. 52 ›› Issue (1): 1-10.doi: 10.7518/gjkq.2025001

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Application of digital technology in the treatment of advanced periodontitis

Liangjun Zhong()   

  1. Stomatological Center, the Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou Periodontal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Hangzhou 310000, China
  • Received:2024-07-24 Revised:2024-11-02 Online:2025-01-01 Published:2025-01-11
  • Contact: Liangjun Zhong E-mail:zymdxx@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Teaching Construction and Reform Project of Hangzhou Normal University(JG2022179)

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Abstract:

Advanced periodontitis damages the health of dental supporting tissues, affects masticatory function, and even leads to dentition defect or loss. The application of digital technology in the diagnosis and treatment of advanced periodontitis can improve the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosis and treatment and provide enhanced treatment effect, diagnosis, and treatment experience for patients. The commonly used digital technologies and instruments in oral clinical practice include digital periodontal electron probes, periodontal endoscopes, digital oral scanning and 3D printing, digital electronic bite recorders, electronic face arches, etc. This paper expounds the application of digital technology in the diagnosis and treatment of advanced periodontitis: from diagnosis, treatment planning, to treatment implementation.

Key words: advanced periodontitis, periodontitis, digital technology

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Fig 1

Application of electronic probing in diagnosis and risk assessment of periodontitis"

Fig 2

Comparison and evaluation of periodontal electron probe before and after treatment of periodontitis"

Fig 3

Periodontal endoscopy assisted subgingival scaling"

Fig 4

Digital information collection (A) and periodontal splint design (B) were carried out by oral scanning technology"

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Application of Digital Periodontal Splint"

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Using electronic facial arch to obtain the patient’s bite data (A, B, C) and fabricate occlusal guards (D, E)"

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