Novel Strategies in Periodontal Disease Care

Over the past two decades, more and more research has been conducted to determine the potential causal link between periodontal disease and systemic diseases. The fact that diseases of the oral sphere could be the direct cause of systemic diseases is associated with the role played by the oral microbiota in many diseases affecting vital organs due to the infiltration of pathogenic bacteria into the body. Integrative dental practitioners are aware that periodontitis can also lead to systemic infections and advise patients to practice good oral hygiene, including regular flossing and tooth brushing at least twice a day. However, common susceptibility to periodontitis could be influenced by genetic and environmental factors. In integrative dentistry, all potential causes are considered and integrated into the treatment strategy. Proteomics, genetics and microbiology will provide crucial information on the type and dangerousness of periodontitis as well as the potential risks of systemic diseases. Nutrition, micronutrition, phytoaromatherapy and other approaches should be considered in the treatment of periodontal disease.