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Comparison of Cone Beam Computed Tomography-Derived Alveolar Bone Density Between Subjects with and without Aggressive Periodontitis [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
Introduction: Understanding the changes in bone density of patients affected by aggressive periodontitis could be useful in early disease detection and proper treatment planning.
Mohammad S. Al-Zahrani, Eman Y. Elfirt, Manea M. Al-Ahmari, Ibrahim A. Yamany, Maher A. Alabdulkarim, Khalid H. Zawawi   +5 more
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A Comparison of Endodontic Microbiomes Associated With Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis by Next‐Generation Sequencing

International Endodontic Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim This cross‐sectional study aimed to compare the endodontic microbiome assessed from root canals of teeth associated with either symptomatic or asymptomatic apical periodontitis and analysed by 16S rDNA gene sequencing. Methodology 60 teeth presenting clinical and radiographic signs of symptomatic or asymptomatic apical periodontitis (n ...
David Donnermeyer, Edgar Schäfer, Daniel Hagenfeld, Benjamin Ehmke, Karola Prior, Dag Harmsen, Madgalena Ibing, Sebastian Bürklein, Thomas Gerhard Wolf, Johannes Matern   +9 more
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Comparative evaluation of Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF) levels of Interleukin-34 levels in periodontally healthy and in patients with chronic and aggressive periodontitis- A cross-sectional study

Saudi Dental Journal, 2019
Background and objectives: Proinflammatory cytokines appear to have a central role in the destruction of periodontal tissues. By binding to Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor κb (RANK) on osteoclast progenitor cells, these cytokines are locally ...
Parichaya Batra, Sushma Das, Poonam Patel   +2 more
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Periodontitis and Endotoxemia: Clinical and Microbiological Insights

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Endotoxemia has been proposed as a link between periodontitis and systemic complications through the translocation of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from inflamed periodontal sites into the bloodstream. This study aimed to investigate subgingival and serum LPS activities and their correlations with periodontal clinical and microbiological ...
Anbo Dong, Muhammed Manzoor, Jaakko Leskelä, Jukka Putaala, Eija Könönen, Yi Jin, Pirkko Pussinen, Susanna Paju, Svetislav Zaric   +8 more
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Prevalence of different forms of periodontitis in patients visiting Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad, since last decade: A retrospective study

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2019
Context: Periodontitis is a highly prevalent oral disease affecting a wide range of people across all age groups and genders. It is the major cause of loss of teeth among all other oral diseases affecting the people.
Santha Kumari Prathypaty, Manasa Akula, Arundhati Darapla, Manasa Dhulipala, Chiranjeevi Vedula   +4 more
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Management of Non‐Plaque‐Induced Gingival Conditions: A Systematic Review—Part 2: Inflammatory and Immune Conditions; Neoplasms; and Gingival Pigmentation

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims This systematic review assesses current evidence on the management of non‐plaque (dental biofilm)‐induced gingival diseases and conditions (NPIGDs), including (i) inflammatory and immune conditions, (ii) neoplasms and (iii) gingival pigmentations.
Maria Clotilde Carra, Cecile Wasielewski, Bruno Špiljak, Maja Sabalić‐Schoener, Sebastien Jungo, Ivan Alajbeg   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association between monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 -2518 A/G gene polymorphism and the outcome of the nonsurgical periodontal treatment

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2018
Elevated monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) is related to severe periodontal destruction. Furthermore, MCP-1 -2518 A/G gene polymorphism affects MCP-1 after inflammatory stimuli.
Ching-Wen Chang, Hsiu-Hui Lin, Shih-Yun Wu, Ching-Yi Wu, Yu-Lin Lai, Shan-Ling Hung   +5 more
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Navigating challenges in prosthodontic rehabilitation after long‐term delay following fibula free flap reconstruction with a unique overlay removable prosthesis and large vertical dimension increase

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract This case report highlights the experience of one maxillofacial surgical patient who delayed prosthodontic treatment for 7 years as they saved to self‐fund access to a subsidized prosthodontic service. Without the benefit of a restored opposing dentition for a prolonged period of time, maxillary occlusal plane disruption occurred as a ...
David E. McReynolds, Advan Moorthy, Leo Stassen, Osama Omer   +3 more
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The Immediate Aesthetic and Functional Restoration of Maxillary Incisors Compromised by Periodontitis Using Short Implants with Single Crown Restorations: A Minimally Invasive Approach and Five-Year Follow-Up

Case Reports in Dentistry, 2015
The functional and aesthetic restoration of teeth compromised due to aggressive periodontitis presents numerous challenges for the clinician. Horizontal bone loss and soft tissue destruction resulting from periodontitis can impede implant placement and ...
Mauro Marincola, Giorgio Lombardo, Jacopo Pighi, Giovanni Corrocher, Anna Mascellaro, Jeffrey Lehrberg, Pier Francesco Nocini   +6 more
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"What is there in a name?": A literature review on chronic and aggressive periodontitis

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2011
The objective of this review is to bring the reader up-to-date on the current understanding of chronic and aggressive forms of periodontitis and the implications for diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.
Sameera G Nath, Ranjith Raveendran
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