ABSTRACT Objectives To investigate the efficacy of air‐polishing in managing biofilm formation in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods This pilot study was designed as a single‐blind split‐mouth randomised controlled study. Twenty patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment were enrolled.
James Millar +4 more
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Canine Tooth Microbiome Gingival Index: a new microbiome-derived measure of gingival health validated by nutritional intervention. [PDF]
Hollar R +5 more
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Research in the Field of Dental Hygiene: A Bibliometric Analysis From 1980 to 2024
ABSTRACT Objectives This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of dental hygiene research from 1980 to 2024, evaluating publication trends, prolific authors, influential journals and emerging research themes. Methods Data were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection using the keyword ‘dental hygien*’ up to December 26, 2024.
Septika Prismasari, Jung Yun Kang
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Comparison of Salivary Stress Biomarkers in Patients with and without Periodontal Diseases: A Cross-sectional Study. [PDF]
Jabr RH, Ali OH.
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ABSTRACT Background Evidence comparing toothbrush designs and the influence of children's developmental abilities on brushing performance is limited. Aim To compare the plaque‐removal efficacy of three toothbrush types in 7‐year‐old children and to assess whether developmental characteristics affect brushing performance.
Ece Baysan Maşızade +4 more
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Natural Agents for the Improvement of Gingival Health: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. [PDF]
Meyer F +3 more
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Risk Factors and Management of Gingival Enlargement: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Objective To identify risk factors/indicators of gingival enlargement (GE) and to summarise evidence for its management. Methods A systematic review was undertaken following PRISMA guidelines and divided into PECOTS and PICOTS questions, related to risk factors/indicators and treatment studies, respectively.
Luigi Nibali +5 more
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Efficacy and safety of essential-oil-containing mouthrinses for plaque and gingivitis control in people with diabetes: an examiner-blind, randomised controlled trial. [PDF]
Milleman K +7 more
europepmc +1 more source
ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate the reliability of multi‐contrast dental MRI (dMRI) for periodontal lesion assessment in comparison to cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT). Associations between imaging findings and clinical indicators of periodontal inflammation (i.e., bleeding on probing [BOP], periodontal probing depth [PPD] and periodontal inflamed surface
Nouha Tekiki +13 more
wiley +1 more source
Fibrinogen was associated with subgingival microbiome in periodontal diseases: a pilot study. [PDF]
Zhang A +7 more
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