Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Mar 6, 2022; 10(7): 2229-2246
Published online Mar 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i7.2229
Multidisciplinary non-surgical treatment of advanced periodontitis: A case report
Ling-Jun Li, Xiang Yan, Qing Yu, Fu-Hua Yan, Bao-Chun Tan
Ling-Jun Li, Fu-Hua Yan, Bao-Chun Tan, Department of Periodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
Xiang Yan, Department of Orthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
Qing Yu, Department of Prosthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Tan BC was responsible for conceptualization and supervision; Li LJ was responsible for writing the original draft, reviewing, and editing; Yan X, Yu Q, and Yan FH contributed to investigation and data curation; all authors approved the final version to be submitted. Li LJ and Yan X contributed equally to this work.
Supported by the Nanjing Medical Science and Technology Development Program, No. YKK17139.
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Corresponding author: Bao-Chun Tan, MS, Doctor, Department of Periodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, No. 30 Zhongyang Road, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China. tanbaochun2002@163.com
Received: August 26, 2021
Peer-review started: August 26, 2021
First decision: October 22, 2021
Revised: November 29, 2021
Accepted: January 22, 2022
Article in press: January 22, 2022
Published online: March 6, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: We present a case of severe periodontitis treated with standardized multidisciplinary therapy, with excellent therapeutic effects. This case report offers new insight into the treatment of patients with stage IV/ grade C periodontitis, highlighting the potential of a systematic and sequential non-surgical approach.