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A multicenter, controlled, randomized trial of home‐applied dual‐light photodynamic therapy in stage I to III periodontitis (LumoNorth2022 study)

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Periodontitis is a widespread, chronic infection‐triggered inflammatory condition in which professional supportive periodontal care (SPC) and daily oral hygiene form the backbone to reduce the disease activity. Light‐based treatments have shown promising antibacterial effects, but their potential for routine home use has not been ...
Paula Tegelberg   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gingival inflammation and plaque accumulation affect therapeutic outcomes in patients with acne vulgaris

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background We hypothesized that acne vulgaris (AV) and gingivitis were associated through systemic inflammatory mechanisms, sharing common etiological factors. This study aimed to identify the association between AV and gingivitis and to assess changes in acne severity in relation to changes in the plaque index (PI).
Ömer Faruk Okumuş   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Esthetic perception of orthodontic appliances by Brazilian children and adolescents

open access: yesDental Press Journal of Orthodontics
Objective: The objective of this present study was to understand how children and adolescents perceive esthetic attractiveness of a variety of orthodontic appliances. It also analyzed preferences according to patients' age, sex and socioeconomic status.
Deise Caldas Kuhlman   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patient regret in tooth extraction for periodontitis: Highlighting the role of patient involvement in decision‐making

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Tooth extraction is one of the most common irreversible treatment options in dentistry, and it may lead to complex emotional responses such as patient regret. This study aimed to assess the extent of decisional regret among patients who underwent tooth extraction due to periodontal disease and to identify associated influencing ...
Kyung‐A Ko   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Smoking effects on root coverage outcomes between 3 and 12 months: A prospective cohort study

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the impact of smoking on root coverage outcomes, comparing healing responses at 3–12 months following coronally advanced flap with a connective tissue graft (CAF+CTG). Methods This prospective cohort study included 27 participants (13 smokers, 14 non‐smokers) who required root coverage for a single Cairo
Hande Has‐Elci   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Expectations of orthodontic treatment among 7–12 year-old children – a cross sectional study

open access: yesActa Odontologica Scandinavica
Objective: The primary aim of this study was to investigate participants’ orthodontic treatment expectations and to assess participants’ perceptions of their own orthodontic treatment need.
Anne-Maria Aulu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Comprehensive Review of the Genetic Etiology and Management of Orofacial Clefts

open access: yesPediatric Discovery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cleft lip (CL) and cleft palate (CP), collectively referred to as orofacial clefts (OFCs), are among the most common birth defects and can have significant effects on speech, nutrition, and physical and psychosocial development. Manifestation, classification, and treatment plans of OFCs are diverse and not standardized.
Emily Kim   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Epiglottis Collapse in Individuals With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated upper airway collapse during sleep. The epiglottis, often overlooked in conventional assessments, has emerged as a site of significant obstruction in OSA.
Dan Chen   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patterns of Surgical Prophylaxis Prescribing for Dentoalveolar Procedures in Australian Hospitals: 2016–2022

open access: yesAustralian Dental Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Antimicrobials are an adjunctive therapy in clinical dentistry. In dentoalveolar surgery, antimicrobials are not routinely required for surgical prophylaxis. This retrospective analysis of the Australian Surgical National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (Surgical NAPS) dataset aimed to evaluate the guideline compliance and ...
Jane Chen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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