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The effect of non‐surgical periodontal treatment on Dickkopf‐1 and secreted Frizzled‐Related Protein 5 levels

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Recent advancements in bone tissue biomarker research have identified 2 promising molecules: Dickkopf‐1 and secreted Frizzled‐Related Protein 5. This study aims to evaluate the levels of these biomarkers in gingival crevicular fluid in periodontal health, gingivitis, and periodontitis and to assess the effects of non‐surgical ...
Sukran Acipinar, Kubilay Baris
wiley   +1 more source

Oral health scales: design of an oral health scale of infectious potential [PDF]

, 2013
Objectives: In this paper we propose a new Global Oral Health Scale that will allow the infectious potential of the oral cavity, clinically manifest as local and focal infections, to be condensed into a single parameter.
Diz Dios, Pedro, Relvas, Marta, Seoane, Juan, Tomás Carmona, Inmaculada   +3 more
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Diabetes mellitus and inflammatory pulpal and periapical disease: a review [PDF]

International Endodontic Journal, 2013
AbstractDiabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common metabolic disorders.DMis characterized by hyperglycaemia, resulting in wound healing difficulties and systemic and oral manifestations, which have a direct effect on dental pulp integrity. Experimental and clinical studies have demonstrated a higher prevalence of periapical lesions in patients ...
S M F, Lima, D C, Grisi, E M, Kogawa, O L, Franco, V C, Peixoto, J F, Gonçalves-Júnior, M P, Arruda, T M B, Rezende   +7 more
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Effectiveness of two supportive periodontal care protocols and outcome predictors during periodontitis: A randomized controlled trial

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background A randomized, controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of two supportive periodontal care (SPC) approaches in patients with periodontitis and to evaluate possible predictors influencing bleeding on probing (BoP) changes at 24‐month follow‐up.
Gaetano Isola, Marco Annunziata, Angela Angjelova, Angela Alibrandi, Gianluca Martino Tartaglia, Frank A. Scannapieco   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

From primary to secondary care level: Assessing patient retention of periodontal staging and grading information

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Accurate communication of periodontal stage and grade by general dentists in primary care is critical for patient understanding and engagement, yet patient retention and self‐reporting of this information upon referral to secondary care remains unclear.
Pasquale Santamaria, Rohan Mangalpara, Thamara Kumar, Tina Lipovec, Luigi Nibali   +4 more
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Clinical and self‐reported measurements to be included in the core elements of the World Dental Federation's theoretical framework of oral health

International Dental Journal, EarlyView., 2020
Introduction Oral health is part of general health, and oral diseases share risk factors with several non‐communicable diseases. The World Dental Federation (FDI) has published a theoretical framework illustrating the complex interactions between the core elements of oral health (CEOHs): driving determinants, moderating factors, and general health and ...
Hanna Ahonen, Christine Kvarnvik, Ola Norderyd, Anders Broström, Eleonor I. Fransson, Ulrika Lindmark   +5 more
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Differentiating early stage florid osseous dysplasia from periapical endodontic lesions: a radiological-based diagnostic algorithm

BMC Oral Health, 2017
Background Osseous dysplasia (OD) is the most common fibro-osseous lesion of the jaw affecting the periapical region. Early stages of OD can resemble periapical radiolucencies, thus mimicking the radiological aspects of an endodontic pathology.
Victor Daviet-Noual, Anne-Laure Ejeil, Charles Gossiome, Nathan Moreau, Benjamin Salmon   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Developing common competencies for Southeast Asian general dental practitioners [PDF]

, 2017
Objectives Current policy in Southeast Asian dental education focuses on high-quality dental services from new dental graduates and the free movement of dental practitioners across the region.
Bullock, Alison, Chuenjitwongsa, Supachai, Oliver, Richard, Poolthong, Suchit   +3 more
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Evaluating diagnostic accuracy and consistency in applying the 2017 periodontal classification among dental professionals

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Accurate periodontal disease diagnosis is essential for optimal treatment planning and patient care. However, variability in applying the 2017 Periodontal Classification may affect diagnostic reliability and treatment outcomes. This study investigated diagnostic accuracy and consistency among periodontists, periodontal residents ...
Arwa Badahdah, Arwa Banjar, Amal Jamjoom, Mohammad Assaggaf, Lina Bahanan, Reem A. Asiri, Reem Alsulami, Shatha Bamashmous, Brian L. Mealey   +8 more
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Association between periodontitis and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2022
Introduction Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament in the spinal ligament compresses the spinal cord, causing various spinal nerve diseases.
Michiyo Tsuru, Takayoshi Oosio, Teruyo Higashi, Kensei Nagata, Kanichiro Wada, Yasuyuki Ishibashi   +5 more
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