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Periodontal diseases in Africa

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Periodontal diseases, a group of complex conditions marked by an excessive immune response and periodontal tissue destruction, are a global health concern. Since 1990, the incidence of these diseases has doubled, with Western sub‐Saharan Africa experiencing the highest burden.
Mojisola Olujitan, Patricia O. Ayanbadejo, Kehinde Umeizudike, Afolabi Oyapero, Christopher Okunseri, Azeez Butali   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Supportive periodontal care during active orthodontic therapy in patients with history of stage IV periodontitis: A narrative review

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract The present narrative review aims to summarize the existing literature on recommendations for supportive periodontal care (SPC) in patients undergoing combined periodontal–orthodontic treatment. It outlines a comprehensive step‐4 treatment sequence in patients diagnosed with stage IV periodontitis and concurrent orthodontic problems.
Alexandra Stähli, Anastasiya Orishko, Jean‐Claude Imber, Andrea Roccuzzo, Anton Sculean, Dimitrios Kloukos, Giovanni E. Salvi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Estimation and Co-Relation of the Neutrophil Count and Neutrophil Chemotaxis in Patients With Gingivitis, Chronic Periodontitis, and Localized Aggressive Periodontitis Compared With Healthy Controls. [PDF]

Cureus, 2023
Vanasi M, Shetty S, Patel VB, Jagnade Saini R, Begum N, Singh Baghel R.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Vitamin D: pharmacology and clinical challenges in oral health care [PDF]

, 2019
Vitamin D is a hormone, produced endogenously through cutaneous transformation of 7-dehydrocholesterol by UVB-irradiation with skeletal and non-skeletal functions and could be involved in oral health conditions especially periodontitis.
Antoun Reyad, Ayman, Girgis, Eriny
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Serum cytokines in periodontal diseases

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Periodontal disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition that leads to the destruction of the supporting structures of teeth. The disease is characterized by a complex immune response, where cytokines play a central role in regulating both inflammation and tissue breakdown.
Paras Ahmad, Jørgen Slots, Walter L. Siqueira   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mystery and misery of locally‐delivered drug therapy in periodontics. Historical concepts and current state

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract The primary objective is to critically analyze approaches to local therapy for periodontal disease, particularly in light of its well‐established systemic implications. We specifically address common misconceptions and overestimations regarding the potential of local treatments in contrast to their actual clinical effectiveness.
Andrea Mombelli, Alkisti Zekeridou
wiley   +1 more source

The relationship between maternal periodontitis and congenital cytomegalovirus: A hypothetical model and therapeutic implications

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The primary goal of periodontology is to prevent tooth loss and reduce the risk of focal infections. Periodontitis lesions can harbor hundreds of thousands of active cytomegaloviruses (virions), which can easily enter the systemic circulation and potentially infect the fetus of a mother with compromised immunity.
Jørgen Slots
wiley   +1 more source

Inverse behavior of IL-23R and IL-17RA in chronic and aggressive periodontitis. [PDF]

J Periodontal Implant Sci, 2021
Del Carmen Ruíz-Gutiérrez A, Rodríguez-Montaño R, Pita-López ML, Zamora-Perez AL, Guerrero-Velázquez C.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Análisis de la composición microbiana del biofilm subgingival en pacientes dominicanos con periodontitis crónica. [PDF]

, 2017
Depto. de Especialidades Clínicas OdontológicasFac.
Chinea Schiermeyer, Sofía
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Orthodontic treatment of an adult patient with aggressive periodontitis – A case report

, 2020
Mohd Zambri Mohamed Makhbul, Izrawatie Mardiana Shapeen, Wan Nurazreena Wan Hassan   +2 more
openalex   +2 more sources