Oral Hygiene Protocols and Preventive Treatment Modalities for Periodontal and Peri-Implant Tissues: A Narrative Review.

This comprehensive review of the literature includes the latest evidence behind the available modalities for periodontal and peri-implant non-surgical therapy, maintenance, and personal oral hygiene care. The adjuncts discussed in this article include oral hygiene care including dentifrices and mouthwashes, curette selection during non-surgical therapy, local drug delivery, lasers, and air abrasion. A brief discussion on the differential effects of these agents on teeth and implants, clinical take home points on their discretionary usage, and the adverse effects are also elucidated.