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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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Long‐term clinical benefits of periodontal interventions in strict supportive periodontal care: A systematic review

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Periodontitis requires long‐term management to prevent recurrence and tooth loss. While active periodontal therapy (APT) aims to reduce probing pocket depth (PPD) and improve clinical attachment level (CAL), strict supportive periodontal care (SPC) is essential for maintaining these clinical outcomes.
Varkha Rattu, Tishani Patel, Jasmine Loke, Hari Petsos, Luigi Nibali   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Serotypes of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in relation to periodontal status and geographic origin of individuals-a review of the literature [PDF]

, 2014
Objectives: Several studies have focused on the relationship among serotype distribution, ethnical status and geo - graphic populations, and periodontal conditions.
Brígido, Jandenilson Alves, Nogueira, Nádia-Accioly-Pinto, Rego, Rodrigo Otávio, Silveira, Virginia Régia Sousa da   +3 more
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The influence of flap design on the relevance of biomaterials in regenerative periodontal surgery

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The aim of this systematic review was to explore whether the benefits of biomaterials in periodontal regenerative/reconstructive surgery are affected by the type of flap employed. The study addresses the existing gap in the evidence to substantiate the beneficial effect of minimal invasive periodontal surgical approach compared to a
Payvand Menhadji, Neha Kansagra, Luigi Nibali   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Decreased phagocytic function in neutrophils and monocytes from peripheral blood in periodontal disease [PDF]

, 2012
Phagocytosis by neutrophils and monocytes constitutes the main defense mechanism against bacterial challenges in periodontitis. Phagocytosis by neutrophils has already been evaluated, whereas phagocytic function of monocytes has hardly been addressed ...
Bezerra, Ana Cristina Barreto, Carneiro, Valéria Martins Araújo, Guimarães, Maria do Carmo Machado, Muniz-Junqueira, Maria Imaculada   +3 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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Epigenetic inflammatory memory and periodontal disease: Mechanisms and clinical significance for comorbidities

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Historically, immunological memory was considered an exclusive feature of adaptive immunity. However, innate immune cells have recently been shown to record and maintain epigenetically imprinted memory of earlier infectious or inflammatory challenges.
George Hajishengallis
wiley   +1 more source

Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of aggressive periodontitis: a systematic review [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Aggressive periodontitis (AgP) is a severe form of periodontal diseases with rapid destruction of the supporting bone around teeth. The efficacy of PDT in suppressing periodontal pathogens may be crucial in adopting new protocols for the ...
Chatzopoulos, Georgios S., Doufexi, Aikaterini   +1 more
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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
doaj   +1 more source

The correlation between interleukin-1β levels and aggressive periodontitis: A scoping review

Scientific Dental Journal, 2023
Aggressive periodontitis is a multifactorial disease; the body’s immune response is one of the factors that contributed to the disease development. One of the responses is in the form of the secretion of cytokines—that is, interleukin-1β (IL-1β).
Agus Susanto, Yanti Rusyanti, Nu’ty Hasya Chinta Andari Effendi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source