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Clinical Efficacy of Full-Mouth Ultrasonic Debridement against Partial-Mouth Ultrasonic Debridement in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis: Full-Vs Partial-Mouth Debridement [PDF]
Aim: To compare the clinical benefit of full-mouth ultrasonic debridement against partial-mouth ultrasonic debridement in patients with chronic periodontitis up to 3 months after therapy. Materials & Methods: Sixty patients with probing pocket depth ≥ 5 mm were randomly assigned to evaluate the clinical efficacy of full-mouth ultrasonic debridement ...
Viveiros de Castro+5 more
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Transcriptome analysis of granulation tissue from periodontal osseous defects
Abstract Background Granulation tissue is routinely discarded in periodontal surgical procedures, but few studies have characterized it. The present study aimed to compare global gene expression in granulation tissue derived from different types of periodontal osseous defects.
Ye Han Sam+5 more
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Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A critical appraisal
Abstract In spite of intensive research efforts driving spectacular advances in terms of prevention and treatments, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading health burden, accounting for 32% of all deaths (World Health Organization. “Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs).” WHO, February 1, 2017, https://www.who.int/news‐room/fact‐sheets/detail ...
Maria Clotilde Carra+3 more
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Abstract Background The purpose of this randomized, three‐armed clinical trial is to determine if a postoperative injection of 0.5% bupivacaine is more effective than 2% lidocaine in controlling pain after periodontal flap surgery. Methods Seventy‐six patients planned for similar periodontal surgeries were included.
Jessica D. Koster+4 more
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Periodontitis and metabolic diseases (diabetes and obesity): Tackling multimorbidity
Abstract Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are multifactorial, long‐term, chronic conditions that represent a burden to health‐care systems worldwide as they can only be controlled rather than cured; hence, they require long‐term care. With the exponential increase in NCDs, the occurrence of individuals presenting with more than one chronic disease is ...
Crystal Marruganti+2 more
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Abstract Background The exponential increase in dental implant use has led to a parallel rise in peri‐implant diseases (PID), adversely affecting implant therapy success and patient quality of life. Efforts have been made by the dental community to understand systemic, behavioral, and site‐level risk factors involved in the etiologies and pathogenesis ...
Hom‐Lay Wang+59 more
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In-Vitro Measurement of Forces During Debridement with a Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Periodontal Scaler
Purpose: This study investigated the magnitude, direction, and temporal aspects of the force applied during instrumentation with a piezoelectric ultrasonic periodontal scaler, compared this force with recommendations in the literature, and assessed the influence of the profession (dentist or dental hygienist) and calculus hardness.
Stutzer, Diego+5 more
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Recent Advances in Injectable Hydrogel Biotherapeutics for Regenerative Dental Medicine
This review analyses multifunctional injectable hydrogels, natural or synthetic, physically or chemically crosslinked, that deliver exosomes, stem cells, and other bioactive cues to inflamed or damaged oral tissues. We discuss their immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, angiogenic, and osteogenic capacities, highlighting advances that enable regenerative ...
Renan Dal‐Fabbro+6 more
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Abstract Introduction Socio‐economic status influences treatment decisions. This influence remains uncovered in teeth with painful pulpitis. Aims To investigate the influence of patients' demographics and socio‐economic status on treatment choices for permanent mature teeth with painful vital teeth.
Y Alfaisal+4 more
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ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate the medium‐term efficacy of using a xenogeneic collagen matrix to augment the width of the peri‐implant keratinized mucosa (PIKM) as an adjunct to the surgical treatment of peri‐implantitis. Material and Methods In this 36‐month parallel‐arm randomized controlled clinical trial, patients with peri‐implantitis were randomly ...
Myroslav Solonko+5 more
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