Abstract:Periodontitis can be defined as a chronic inflammatory, multifactorial and microbial disease, characterized by the progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. The objective of the present report is to present the case of a young patient diagnosed with stage IV and grade C periodontitis, the proposed treatment was the application of a protocol of total mouth disinfection, associated with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy and systemic antibiotic therapy. This is a male patient, 27 yea… Show more
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