Simplifying Preclinical Periodontal Instrumentation Assessment: A Pass/Fail Rubric Approach
Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
Sheryl Syme +3 more
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Abstract Background Epithelium is the periodontal first line of defense against microbes. Discoidin domain receptor 1 (DDR1) is a collagen receptor expressed in epithelium. Ddr1 knockout (Ddr1−/−) mice develop periodontitis‐like defects, including junctional epithelium (JE) downgrowth, bacterial invasion, and alveolar bone loss.
Christina Zachariadou +3 more
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Postoperative Outcome of Prelaminated Radial Forearm Free Flap for Soft Palate Reconstruction. [PDF]
Zhu Z +8 more
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The influence of flap design on the relevance of biomaterials in regenerative periodontal surgery
Abstract Background The aim of this systematic review was to explore whether the benefits of biomaterials in periodontal regenerative/reconstructive surgery are affected by the type of flap employed. The study addresses the existing gap in the evidence to substantiate the beneficial effect of minimal invasive periodontal surgical approach compared to a
Payvand Menhadji +2 more
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Examining Factors That Impact Speech Acceptability and Intelligibility in 4- to 7-Year-Old Children With Cleft Palate. [PDF]
Chee-Williams JL +3 more
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Tracing the evolution of root coverage: Clinical milestones leading to a minimally invasive era
Abstract Over the past several decades, periodontal plastic surgery has undergone a remarkable transformation, particularly in the field of root coverage procedures. This review traces the historical evolution of surgical techniques, from the early use of pedicle flaps and free gingival grafts (FGGs) to the development of bilaminar approaches ...
Lorenzo Tavelli +6 more
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Etiological Factors of Orofacial Clefts in a Hospital-Based Population: A Descriptive Analytical Study. [PDF]
Naffizuddin M +8 more
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Abstract Background Alveolar bone loss challenges tooth retention and implant placement. Freeze‐dried bone allograft (FDBA) is widely used for alveolar ridge preservation but has limitations in resorption rate and healing time. In this proof‐of‐concept study, we tested whether pro‐mineralization enzyme, tissue‐nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNAP ...
Kedith Sawangsri +4 more
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Quality of life of children treated for cleft lip or palate in a selected South African population: a questionnaire-based survey of guardian/parent perspectives. [PDF]
Lembede S +3 more
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