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Post‐surgical infections: Prevalence associated with various periodontal surgical procedures
Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.Abstract Background This retrospective study aimed to assess the prevalence of postoperative infections after periodontal and implant surgical therapy and examined the treatment variables that may affect infection prevalence. Methods A retrospective review on patients who were surgically treated in the graduate periodontics clinic at the University of ...
Camille N. Banson +4 more
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Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) for improving feeding and swallowing outcomes in children aged 4–12 years. Searches of four databases identified 17 studies, all reporting positive feeding and/or swallowing outcomes, including improved eating and swallowing skills, orofacial muscle function and
Danielle Carey +6 more
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The Effect of Frenectomy Procedure on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy [PDF]
, 2020 Structural restrictions from tongue-tie are associated with altered sucking and decreased self-efficacy in breastfeeding mothers. Frenectomy is a procedure to correct tongue-tie by detaching the frenulum.
Chenge, Mary
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Soft Tissue Substitutes: Current Biomaterials and Indications at Teeth and Implant Sites
Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.This manuscript provides an updated overview of the current evidence on soft tissue graft substitutes for teeth and dental implants. When appropriately indicated, these biomaterials offer a reliable, less invasive alternative to autogenous grafts, effectively improving root coverage, keratinized mucosa width, and soft tissue thickness with reduced ...
Lorenzo Tavelli +4 more
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The role of antibiotics in preventing surgical complications in periodontology and implant dentistry
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.Abstract Antibiotics are commonly prescribed in periodontal and implant surgeries, either before, during or after surgery, to prevent postoperative infection and reduce early implant failure. However, the potential benefits may be undermined by the risks of resistance and sensitization, thus requiring a strict indication for prescription.
Zhaozhao Chen +3 more
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10-Minute EBD: Frenectomy or No Frenectomy to Close Diastema for Children?
, 2023 In this 10-Minute EBD column, the authors explore a clinical question utilizing the evidence-based dentistry (EBD) process within orthodontic practice.
Fubareva, Polina, DMD +2 more
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European Journal of Dental Education, Volume 30, Issue 4, Page 1864-1868, November 2026.ABSTRACT Aim This study aimed to evaluate the technical, practical and emotional factors associated with the self‐reported confidence of dental students in managing medical emergencies and urgent situations. Materials and Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted with 100 students enrolled in the clinical courses of a public dentistry programme in ...
Tecianny Nunes de Aquino +5 more
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Does the maxillary midline diastema close after frenectomy?
, 2014 OBJECTIVE To analyze the closure, persistence or reopening of the maxillary midline diastema after frenectomy in patients with and without subsequent orthodontic treatment. METHOD AND MATERIALS All patients undergoing frenectomy with a CO2 laser
Heinzmann, Annik Emily +7 more
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Journal of Biophotonics, Volume 19, Issue 9, September 2026.Excisional biopsy of a lower lip mucocele performed using a dual‐wavelength super‐pulsed diode laser (810/980 nm), enabling precise cutting, effective hemostasis, preservation of the surgical specimen, and postoperative photobiomodulation using the same device.
Andréa Dias Neves Lago +9 more
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Frenectomy with classical technique [PDF]
, 2017 Background: The maxillary labial frenum may present aesthetic problems or compromise the orthodontic result in the midline diastema cases, thus causing a recurrence after the treatment.
Novi Dharmawan, Agung Krismariono
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