Supportive Periodontal Care — ORE Part 1 MCQ

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EasyPeriodontologySupportive Periodontal CareORE Part 1

A 55-year-old patient has completed active treatment for periodontitis and is entering supportive periodontal care. According to current UK guidance, which recall schedule is most appropriate?

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Correct answer: D — A risk-based interval of 3–12 months

**A is correct.** SDCEP advises regular supportive periodontal care after active treatment, with recall tailored to the patient’s clinical history, periodontal status, risk of progression and needs. Suitable intervals range from **3 to a maximum of 12 months**; three-monthly review may be appropriate initially while stability is being established. A fixed annual recall may be suitable for some low-risk stable patients, but it is not the general rule and therefore B is not the best answer. A 24-month interval exceeds the recommended maximum. Monthly review is not routine SPC and would require a specific clinical indication. Patient preference should be considered, but recall must be clinically risk-based rather than arranged only on request.

Reference: Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP), Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases in Primary Care: “Supportive periodontal care”, current web guidance (accessed July 2026). https://www.periodontalcare.sdcep.org.uk/guidance/long-term-care/periodontitis/supportive-periodontal-care/