Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of partial CPITN (PCPITN) and full-mouth CPITN (FCPITN) indexes from CPITN index versions used in the diagnosis of periodontal disease. Method: The study included 1,000 patients over the age
Abdulsamet Tanık, M. Gül
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Background: Plaque removal rates are influenced by toothbrush design as well as brushing methods. Aim: The study aimed to determine the efficacy of a manual U-shaped toothbrush when compared to a regular toothbrush in removing dental plaque from teeth in
Shital Kiran Davangere Padmanabh +1 more
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Adjunctive effect of the colloidal silver ions solution in the treatment of chronic periodontal disease: A preliminary clinical study [PDF]
Background/Aim. Bacteria play the most important role in the development of periodontitis and chlorhexidine (CHX) is a “gold standard” in its treatment. Silver ions are also strong antiseptics, being used in dentistry for a long time.
Kovačević Vladan M. +2 more
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Relationship Between Oral Health and Clinical Osteoporosis Among Hospitalized Patients with and Without Diabetes [PDF]
Objective: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with poor oral health and osteoporosis (OP). The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between OP, periodontal disease (PD), and other dental and health outcomes in a cohort of hospitalized ...
Allenback, Gayle +4 more
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The state of oral health in children at the age of 12 in Montenegro [PDF]
Background/Aim. Oral health is very important for the function and the quality of human life. The aim of this study was to determine the spread of caries on the permanent teeth, the state of health of the periodontium and the state of oral hygiene in ...
Đuričković Mirjana, Ivanović Mirjana
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Asthma and periodontal health in children [PDF]
Background/Aim. Oral health is an important part of overall health. Good oral health is important for oral diseases prevention and health maintenance of respiratory system.
Davidović Bojana +5 more
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Dynamics of dental morbidity in Armenian adults: A national examination survey during 2003-2018 [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Many researchers have stated that the quality of dental care, its accessibility, and insufficient provision of the preventive measures are worsening.
Manrikyan Mikael Ervand +3 more
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Correlation between parodontal indexes and orthodontic retainers: prospective study in a group of 16 patients [PDF]
Purpose. Fixed retainers are used to stabilize dental elements after orthodontic treatment. Being it a permanent treatment, it is necessary to instruct patients about a constant and continuous monitoring of their periodontal conditions and a correct oral
Corsalini, M. +8 more
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Global Prevalence of Periodontal Disease and Lack of Its Surveillance
Background Periodontal disease is a public health problem and is strongly associated with systemic diseases; however, its worldwide distribution is not fully understood.
M. Nazir +5 more
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Assessment of the Periodontal Status among Kota Stone Workers in Jhalawar, India [PDF]
Context: Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent dental diseases which affects the adult population of the world, varying only in degree from mild to severe.
Ramesh Nagarajappa +7 more
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