Which of the following would a competent dental hygienist be least likely to recommend to a client diagnosed with aggressive periodontitis?

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PM is recommended for aggressive disease; however, it must be performed in short intervals of 1 to 3 months in an attempt to slow the rapid disease process. A medical evaluation is recommended to determine if systemic disease is present. Modification of risk factors is recommended to alter the host response to promote the therapeutic endpoint of nonsurgical periodontal therapy and the goals of periodontal therapy. Controlled-release drug therapy is indicated to target the specific periodontal pathogens responsible for the disease in deep, unresponsive pockets. Although periodontal surgery might not be indicated in rapidly progressing situations, the disease can arrest and then periodontal surgery might be indicated.

Which of the Following Would a Competent Dental Hygienist Be