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Mechanical plaque removal in step‐1 of care

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Maintaining a regular oral hygiene routine is essential for taking care of our mouths, ensuring healthy teeth, and achieving fresh breath. Patient education on oral hygiene is an important component of their overall treatment. Firstly, patients should be informed about the direct connection between bacteria in dental plaque and oral diseases ...
G. A. (Fridus) Van der Weijden, Cor van Loveren   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dental Plaque Scores After 2 or 3 Minutes Toothbrushing: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Compared to the standard recommended brushing duration of 2 min, what is the effect of a 3 min on dental plaque scores, based on data from single toothbrushing exercises? PROSPERO: CRD42023445354. Methods MEDLINE‐PubMed, Cochrane‐CENTRAL and Embase databases were searched up to May 2025 to identify eligible studies.
Lars S. J. Toonen, Tim M. J. A. Thomassen, Anouk W. M. Loeffen, Mark F. Timmerman, Fridus A. van der Weijden, Dagmar Else Slot   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long‐Term Management of a Patient With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Multimodal Combination Treatment

Clinical Case Reports
In this case, we combined oral appliance, continuous positive airway pressure, and sleep surgery for the management of obstructive sleep apnea. It will require a combination of therapies according to the patient's chief complaint and symptoms and not ...
Akio Himejima, Kentaro Okuno, Hayato Ikeda, Maho Kono, Hiroaki Yoshida, Yuji Nakayama, Hideo Shimizu, Morio Tonogi   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Passive myofunctional therapy applied on children with obstructive sleep apnea: A 6-month follow-up

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2017
Myofunctional therapy is one of the recommended treatments for obstructive sleep apnea, but the level of compliance has often been low in children. This study aims to investigate the therapeutic effect of passive myofunctional therapy using an oral ...
Li-Chuan Chuang, Yun-Chia Lian, Michèle Hervy-Auboiron, Christian Guilleminault, Yu-Shu Huang   +4 more
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The Greek Version of the Child Oral Health Impact Profile‐Short Form 19: Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Tools evaluating how oral health affects the quality of life in children serve as valuable patient‐related outcome measures (PROMs). This study aimed to develop a culturally adapted Greek version of the Child Oral Health Impact Profile‐Short Form 19 (COHIP‐SF 19) and assess its psychometric properties.
Galateia Kyriakidou, Chrysanthi Anagnostou, Artemis Diamantopoulou, Theodoros Dardavesis, Apostolos Matiakis, Zoi Tsimtsiou   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk Factors and Management of Gingival Enlargement: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
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, Emily Ming‐Chieh Lu, Helvis E. S. Paz, Jing Kang, Nagihan Bostanci, Georgios N. Belibasakis   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Local and Systemic Risk Factors of Dental Biofilm‐Induced Gingivitis and Their Control: A Systematic Review

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To identify local and systemic risk factors/indicators for dental biofilm‐induced gingivitis (DB‐GI) and to summarize evidence for their control. Methods A systematic review was undertaken following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and divided into PECOTS and PICOTS questions ...
M. Gosset, E. Chatzopoulou, L. Detzen, K. Jepsen, P.‐M. Jervøe‐Storm, S. Jepsen, R. Cosgarea   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tooth Sensitivity, Bleaching Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Young People and Adults: A Stratified, Randomized Bi‐Center Study

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This study compared tooth sensitivity, bleaching efficacy, and the impact on oral health‐related quality of life between at‐home and in‐office tooth bleaching in adults and young individuals. Materials and Methods Eighty participants, 40 young people (14–20 years) and 40 adults (40–60 years), were randomly assigned to receive either
Sirley Raiane Mamede Veloso, Sheyla Mamede Veloso, Jamile Menezes de Souza, Eduardo Bresciani, Taciana Marco Ferraz Caneppele, Gabriela Queiroz de Melo Monteiro   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

DNA damage in oral mucosa cells of patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.

Frontiers in Dentistry, 2013
The release of toxic metal ions from orthodontic alloys has induced concerns regarding the biocompatibility of fixed appliances. This study investigated the genotoxic effect of metal appliances in a sample of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic ...
Farzin Heravi, Mohammad Reza Abbaszadegan, Mohsen Merati, Nadia Hasanzadeh, Ezzat Dadkhah, Farzaneh Ahrari   +5 more
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Long‐Term Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Ceramic Dental Implants: An 11‐Year Retrospective Cohort Study

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Evidence on zirconia dental implants remains limited. This retrospective study evaluated clinical and radiographic outcomes of contemporary ceramic implant systems placed in private practice with variable follow‐up of up to 11 years.
Mona Monzavi, Medis Masnavi, Ayman Zraiqat, Al Manesh   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source