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Salivary advanced glycated end products, their receptors, and aMMP‐8 in periodontitis patients with varying glycemic levels: A cross‐sectional study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Advanced glycation end products (AGE) and their receptors (RAGE) have been implicated in developing periodontal complications in diabetic patients. This study aimed to identify salivary AGE, RAGE, soluble RAGE (sRAGE), and active‐matrix metalloproteinase‐8 (aMMP‐8) levels at varying glycemic levels in periodontitis patients ...
Julie Toby Thomas, Betsy Joseph, Sajit Varghese, Baiju Kamalasanan Vijayakumari, Timo Sorsa, Matti Mauramo, Sukumaran Anil, Tuomas Waltimo   +7 more
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Frequency, cost, and time to re‐treatment after active periodontal therapy

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) reduces the probability of infection reoccurrence further disease progression. Despite that, several patient/tooth related variables have been linked to tooth loss during SPT. This longitudinal study examines the correlation between periodontal staging, grading, initial therapy, and frequency ...
Shahad Alhazmi, Sawsan Abu‐Reyal, Yi‐Chen Chiang, Muhammad H. A. Saleh, Hom‐Lay Wang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of awareness toward various treatment options and maintenance practices among removable partial and complete denture patients in Western Maharashtra – A questionnaire-based study

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Introduction: Researchers must concentrate their focus on whether patients understand various treatment options available among removable complete and partial denture patients and whether they are aware of the maintenance protocol of the prosthesis ...
Arti Gachake, Ajay Sabane, Pankaj Kadam, Abhijit Patil, Meenal Tepan, Bhagyashri Kalsekar, Anushka Puri   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy of soft tissue augmentation in the maxillary esthetic region: A 5‐year randomized controlled trial

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Soft tissue grafting at dental implant sites has been proposed to enhance esthetic outcomes. A xenogeneic collagen matrix (XCM) was introduced as an alternative grafting material to connective tissue. Only short‐term results are yet available.
Elise G. Zuiderveld, Gerry M. Raghoebar, Arjan Vissink, Barzi Gareb, Henny J. A. Meijer   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical and self‐reported measurements to be included in the core elements of the World Dental Federation's theoretical framework of oral health

International Dental Journal, EarlyView., 2020
Introduction Oral health is part of general health, and oral diseases share risk factors with several non‐communicable diseases. The World Dental Federation (FDI) has published a theoretical framework illustrating the complex interactions between the core elements of oral health (CEOHs): driving determinants, moderating factors, and general health and ...
Hanna Ahonen, Christine Kvarnvik, Ola Norderyd, Anders Broström, Eleonor I. Fransson, Ulrika Lindmark   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Masticatory Function and Nutritional Status in Brazilian Institutionalized Elders: Influence of Denture Use

Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada, 2021
Objective: To evaluate the influence of tooth loss and the use of removable dentures on chewing function and nutritional status of institutionalized elders.
Rayssa Lucena Wanderley, Francisco Naldo Gomes Filho, Maryana Fernanda Rocha Bonifácio, Aldelany Ramalho Freire, Luiz Fabrício Santos de Oliveira, Mariana Marinho Davino de Medeiros, Renata Matheus Cunha Rodrigues Garcia, Yuri Wanderley Cavalcanti   +7 more
doaj  

Prosthetic Status in Relation to Weight Status and Occupation among Parkinson's Disease Patients in Baghdad-Iraq

Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry, 2018
Background: The symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) can lead to problems in movement and coordination that lead to difficulty in maintaining well oral cleaning which can then negatively affect dental status of those Patients.
Ali F Al-Taweel, Alhan A Qasim
doaj   +1 more source

Stromal cell‐derived factor‐1 regulates expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and osteopontin after tooth extraction

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The present study aimed to investigate the expression of stromal cell‐derived factor‐1 (SDF‐1) after tooth extraction in rats and its regulatory effect on the expression of osteopontin (OPN) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).
Jingjing Kong, Lei Li, Fei Gao, Kaiqi Zhang, Jianli Xie, Jun Cui   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of the fit of removable partial denture fabricated by computer-aided designing/computer aided manufacturing technology

Saudi Medical Journal, 2018
Objective: To assess the level of evidence that supports the quality of fit for removable partial denture (RPD) fabricated by computer-aided designing/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and rapid prototyping (RP) technology.
K. Arafa
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Novel Endoscopic‐Assisted Long Plate Approach for Mandibular Condylar Fracture Reconstruction—A Preliminary Study

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Mandibular condylar fractures can lead to facial asymmetry, malocclusion, and temporomandibular joint instability. To minimize the risk of these issues, endoscopic‐assisted reduction techniques were developed. Nevertheless, the confined working space inherent in endoscopic procedures poses challenges, especially in cases with unstable fracture
Chao‐Hsin Huang, Chia‐Chen Lee, Yi‐Chia Wu, Hsiao‐Chen Lee, Yur‐Ren Kuo, Su‐Shin Lee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source