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Timing for Radiotherapy Initiation After Dental Extraction and Risk of Osteoradionecrosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients are advised to undergo dental extraction of teeth with poor prognosis prior to radiotherapy (RT) initiation to prevent osteoradionecrosis (ORN). However, insufficient healing time may result in persistent extraction wounds during RT, which constitute a potential risk factor for ORN, whereas ...
Nuo‐Zhou Liu, Yi‐Xuan Liu, Zhe Li, Jun Ma, Na Liu   +4 more
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Disease Staging Index for Aggressive Periodontitis.

Oral health & preventive dentistry, 2017
Major advances in the knowledge about the aetiopathogenesis of aggressive periodontitis (AgP) have been achieved. An ever increasing number of scientific articles related to AgP are published every year contributing significantly to the knowledge of this unique and complex disease.
Ramachandra, Srinivas Sulugodu, Dopico, José, Donos, Nikos, Nibali, Luigi   +3 more
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Preventable Dental Related Emergency Department Visits and Hospital Admissions: A Systematic Review of Economic Burden and Healthcare System Costs

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To systematically evaluate the economic burden of preventable dental‐related emergency department visits (PDEDV) and preventable dental‐related hospital admissions (PDHA), identify reasons for these presentations, and synthesise recommendations to reduce avoidable utilisation.
U. M. G. Sanketha Francis, Jing Jie Lai, Ruvini M. Hettiarachchi, Leah Hobbs, Anura Ariyawardana, J. L. P. Chaminda, Haitham Tuffaha   +6 more
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Eosinophilic Granuloma Masquerading as Aggressive Periodontitis

Journal of Periodontology, 2006
Background: Eosinophilic granuloma (EG) is the mildest and mainly localized form of the clinicopathologic spectrum of Langerhans' cell histiocytosis. It is a destructive osseous lesion characterized by a vast number of eosinophils and histiocytes. The etiology remains unknown.
Silvestros, S.S., Mamalis, A.A., Sklavounou, A.D., Tzerbos, F.X., Rontogianni, D.D.   +4 more
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Does the 2018 periodontal classification improve patient understanding? A missing piece in periodontal care

European Journal of Oral Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract The 2018 AAP/EFP Classification of Periodontal Diseases introduced staging and grading to improve the description of periodontitis severity and factors associated with disease progression. Although widely adopted in clinical and research settings, its validation has focused mainly on inter‐examiner agreement, diagnostic concordance and ...
Clovis Mariano Faggion Jr.
wiley   +1 more source

The associations of malaria parasite and ABO blood groups with aggressive periodontitis in Nigerians - a preliminary study

Nigerian Dental Journal, 2011
Objective: Aggressive Periodontitis (AgP) is a rare form of periodontitis which has been associated with aetiological factors including genetic predisposition, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, and blood group B.
K. O. Savage, P. O. Ayanbadejo, K. A. Umeizudike, G. O. Alade, O. A. Campbell   +4 more
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Nigerian dentists′ knowledge of aggressive periodontitis

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2014
To assess the general knowledge of Nigerian dentists on aggressive periodontitis (AgP) and specific knowledge of distinguishing between the clinical features of localized aggressive periodontitis (LAP) and generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAP).A cross-sectional, non-random convenience survey was done on 200 dentists, in three geopolitical zones of
Solomon Olusegun Nwhator, Olabode Ijarogbe, Olayinka Agbaje, Clement Olurotimi Olojede, Abdulhakim Babatunde Olatunji   +4 more
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Changes of Periodontal Conditions of First and Second Molars With Furcation Involvement Grade II or III ‐ a Retrospective Analysis of 14 to 17 Year Follow‐up

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This retrospective analysis aimed to evaluate the clinical changes and survival rate of first and second molars with furcation involvement (F‐Inv) grades II and III after completion of non‐surgical active periodontal therapy (APT) and subsequent supportive periodontal therapy (SPT), with a minimum follow‐up period of 14 years ...
Ayisha Gangadin, Cees Valkenburg, Fridus (G. A.) van der Weijden   +2 more
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Influence of Manual and Powered Toothbrushes on Gingival Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim The aim of the present systematic review is to compare the effects of manual vs. powered toothbrushes on gingival lesions. Methods Comprehensive literature searches of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library were conducted up to May 6, 2024, to identify randomized clinical trials examining the impact of manual and powered ...
C. Molina, R. P. Pimentel, H. J. R. Oballe, F. W. M. G. Muniz, C. K. Rösing   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

C-reactive protein in patients with aggressive periodontitis

Journal of Dental Sciences, 2017
Background/purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the systemic levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in peripheral blood samples of patients with aggressive periodontitis during the first twelve months of periodontal treatment, at ...
Jaroslav Mysak, Stepan Podzimek, Jana Vasakova, Jiri Mazanek, Alex Vinsu, Jana Duskova   +5 more
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