From Disease to Illness: Reframing Periodontitis Through an Anthropological Lens
Periodontitis is at once a disease, an illness, and a sickness—where biological pathology, lived experience, and social meaning intersect. The proposed integrated model links upstream structural actions with downstream clinical and educational practices through feedback loops that promote equitable and effective prevention and care.
Carlo Galli +3 more
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Is Obesity a Risk Factor for Periodontitis? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Objectives This study aims at reviewing available evidence on the relationship between obesity and periodontitis, focusing on whether obesity is a risk factor for the development and progression of periodontal disease. Materials and Methods This systematic review and meta‐analysis were reported in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines ...
Fariba Esperouz +5 more
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Biochemical Fingerprint of Early Healing After Enamel Matrix Derivative Application Using a Flapless Approach: A Randomized Clinical Trial. [PDF]
Romano F +7 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives To investigate the prevalence and contributing factors of mandibular labial gingival recession in patients with fixed lingual orthodontic retainers. Methods This cross‐sectional study involved 83 post‐orthodontic patients with fixed lingual retainers.
Chrysoula Tsiavaki +5 more
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Clinical Effects of Zinc-containing Stents on Gingivitis: A Randomised Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Alkaya B +6 more
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Effect of Periodontal Treatment on Metabolic Syndrome Parameters: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate the effects of periodontal treatment on metabolic syndrome (MS) parameters and systemic inflammatory biomarker levels in patients affected by both MS and periodontitis. Methods A systematic search was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with a follow‐up ≥ 1 month comparing a more intense periodontal ...
Anna Simonelli +7 more
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Selected Population-based Oral Health Assessment Following Usage of E-Cigarettes and Combustible Cigarettes. [PDF]
Li X +13 more
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Effects of an Oral Health Management Program During Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the effects of a Health Belief Model‐based oral health management program on self‐efficacy, oral health behaviors, and three periodontal clinical indicators among pregnant women. Study Design A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 65 participants randomly allocated to the intervention (n = 39) and control (n ...
Piaopiao Chen +4 more
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Incidence and risk factors of postoperative complications following periodontal flap surgery: a retrospective study. [PDF]
Gu H, Liu W, Xu X, Shen Y.
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Investigating the Role of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Oral Lesions: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT Aim To provide an overview of the diagnostic potential of Ultrasound to assess oral lesions using Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography/Cone‐beam computed tomography, or histopathology as the reference standard. Methods A literature search was conducted from the following databases: OVID Medline and Embase, Web of Science, Pubmed ...
Camila Pacheco‐Pereira +5 more
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