Gingivitis (periodontitis) is now one of the Common diseases in the dental field. Around every second German suffers from periodontitis. Sometimes the treatment the adaptation of therapy options to the latest scientific standards. The Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has now passed a resolution that changes the previous procedure. The extent to which these changes and the new treatment guidelines We will explain in today's blog post why this might also be of interest to you.
Milestone against Periodontitis
The new treatment guidelines stipulates that periodontitis patients from July 1, 2021 must be treated according to current scientific standards of dental knowledge. The new guideline is not only being celebrated by dentists as a milestone in healthcare policy. The improvement of oral health has long been met with resistance from health insurance companies. the dental profession It is thanks to this that long-term treatment of periodontitis can now be carried out sustainably.
New guideline for periodontitis treatment
The new directive now regulates the systematic treatment of periodontitis The decision creates its own guideline, the content of which is based on the current scientific classifications. The comprehensive program of measures tailored to individual needs, which is part of the treatment, is particularly striking. As of July 1, 2021, part of the guideline is the patient-specific oral hygiene instruction and the periodontal information and therapy discussion to the service catalogue. On the one hand, this procedure is intended to provide more understanding for the patient and, on the other hand, to improved oral hygiene in the patient The Enlightenment is expected to lead to a better understanding of cause and effect.
Another very important part of the new directive is the supportive periodontitis therapy (UPT) Insured persons are now able to take advantage of structured aftercare tailored to their personal and individual needs. This follows the active treatment phase and is initially limited to a period of two years. If indicated, an extension of six months is possible. This change is intended to long-term treatment success is ensured become.
The frequency of periodontitis therapy is determined according to needs. It is based on the needs of the patient and his or her risk of periodontitis. Compared to previous periodontal treatment, this closes a very significant gap in care.
The treatment of periodontitis according to the new guideline
The decision comes into force on July 1, 2021. There were no objections from the Federal Ministry of Health. The negotiations between the KZBV and the GKV-Spitzenverband have been concluded. All services for the systematic treatment of periodontitis in accordance with PAR guidelines, patients will be able to receive dental treatment in all contracted dental practices from 1 July 2021 available.
The new directive will provide vulnerable patient groups in particular with equal and barrier-free access to enable. Unbureaucratic is for the periodontitis treatment no application and approval process necessary. Older people and those in need of care will particularly benefit from the new directive. But people with disabilities will also benefit from the new directive in the long term.
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