When Should an Appointment for Periodontal Maintenance (PM)therapy Occur If

question 5

Multiple Choice

When should an appointment for periodontal maintenance (PM) therapy occur if the objectives of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) are not reached as determined at the reevaluation visit?

• A) 2 weeks after reevaluation
• B) 4 weeks after reevaluation
• C) 8 to 10 weeks after reevaluation
• D) 12 to 14 weeks after reevaluation

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