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Periodontal diseases [PDF]

open access: yesLancet, The, 2005
The periodontal diseases are highly prevalent and can affect up to 90% of the worldwide population. Gingivitis, the mildest form of periodontal disease, is caused by the bacterial biofilm (dental plaque) that accumulates on teeth adjacent to the gingiva (gums). However, gingivitis does not affect the underlying supporting structures of the teeth and is
Bryan S Michalowicz, Newell W Johnson
exaly   +4 more sources

Prevention of Periodontal Diseases [PDF]

open access: yesDental Clinics of North America, 2005
The ultimate goal of periodontal disease prevention is to maintain the dentition over a lifetime in a state of health, comfort, and function in an aesthetically pleasing presentation. This article focuses on primary and secondary periodontal disease prevention as they relate to gingivitis and periodontitis.
Dentino, Andrew R.   +2 more
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Principles of Periodontology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Periodontal diseases are among the most common diseases affecting humans. Dental biofilm is a contributor to the etiology of most periodontal diseases.
Aas   +428 more
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The oral microbiome and adverse pregnancy outcomes. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Significant evidence supports an association between periodontal pathogenic bacteria and preterm birth and preeclampsia. The virulence properties assigned to specific oral pathogenic bacteria, for example, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Porphyromonas ...
Angolkar, Mubashir   +5 more
core   +3 more sources

Oral pathobiont induces systemic inflammation and metabolic changes associated with alteration of gut microbiota. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Periodontitis has been implicated as a risk factor for metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerotic vascular diseases, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Although bacteremias from dental plaque and/or elevated circulating inflammatory
Arimatsu, Kei   +10 more
core   +2 more sources

A Systematic Review on the Implication of Minerals in the Onset, Severity and Treatment of Periodontal Disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease with high prevalence in adults that leads to destruction of the teeth-supporting tissues. Periodontal therapy has been traditionally directed at reduction of the bacterial load to a level that encourages ...
Battino, Maurizio   +4 more
core   +5 more sources

A review on the prevention of inflammatory periimplant diseases [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background: An impressive number of dental implants are inserted worldwide. Evolution in dental implants and simplification of surgical techniques allowed a significant increase in the number of dentists involved in implant surgery.
Di Nardo, D.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Childhood overweight-obesity and periodontal diseases: is there a real correlation? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Objective. The association between obesity and periodontitis has been extensively investigated in adults but not in young people. The aim of this study was to examine the association between overweight-obesity and periodontal disease in pediatric ...
IERARDO, GAETANO   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Dietary Polyphenols and Periodontitis—A Mini-Review of Literature [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Periodontitis, which is a chronic infection and disease of the periodontium, is a significant global health burden and is linked to other chronic health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Basu, Arpita   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

How periodontal disease may contribute to cardiovascular disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
No abstract ...
Kinane, D.F., Lowe, G.D.O.
core   +1 more source

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