Table 2.
Periodontal procedures by GDs and association with periodontal surgery practice.
| Procedures | Yes, n (%) | No, n (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periodontal diagnostic and treatment activity >50% | 54 (14.03) | 331 (85.97) | .0028 |
| Systematic complete patient history | 363 (94.29) | 22 (5.71) | .833 |
| Systematic oral examination | 363 (94.29) | 22 (5.71) | .001 |
| Radiographs for PD diagnostic | 374 (97.14) | 11 (2.86) | .227 |
| Periapical | 327 (84.94) | 58 (15.06) | .360 |
| Orthopantomogram | 244 (63.38) | 141(36.62) | .485 |
| Bitewings | 47 (12.21) | 339 (87.79) | .459 |
| Full mouth probing | 124 (32.21) | 261 (67.79) | <.001 |
| Antibiotics systemic prescription for PD treatment | 362 (94.03) | 23(5.97) | .002 |
| - >50% | 76 (19.74) | 309 (80.26) | .113 |
| Systematic use | 20 (5.19) | 365 (94.81) | .945 |
| Implantology practice | 144 (37.40) | 241 (62.60) | <.001 |
| Root surface debridement | 341 (88.57) | 44 (11.43) | <.001 |
| Periodontal surgery | 132 (34.29) | 253 (65.71) | - |
PD, periodontal disease.