Tenomodulin expression in the periodontal ligament enhances cellular adhesion. [PDF]
Tenomodulin (Tnmd) is a type II transmembrane protein characteristically expressed in dense connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments. Its expression in the periodontal ligament (PDL) has also been demonstrated, though the timing and function ...
Shukunami, Chisa +32 more
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The Periodontal Disease Index (PDI) [PDF]
THE PERIODONTAL Disease Index is a clinician's modification of Russell's PI index for epidemiological surveys of periodontal disease. The PDI index is primarily concerned with an accurate assessment of the periodontal status of the individual person. Emphasis is placed on recording of the attachment level of the periodontal tissues relative to the C-E ...
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Association between chronic periodontitis and serum lipid levels [PDF]
Background/Aim. Periodontitis is a local inflammatory process mediating destruction of periodontal tissues triggered by bacterial insult. However, this disease is also characterized by systemic inflammatory host responses that may contrbute, in part ...
Pejčić Ana +4 more
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Effect of an herbal mouthwash on periodontal indices in patients with plaque-induced gingivitis: A cross-over clinical trial [PDF]
Background. Recent advances in alternative medicine have led to the introduction of various new herbal products for treating gingivitis as the most prevalent gingival disease.
Mohamadreza Talebi Ardakani +4 more
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Tooth Wear and Periodontal Status in a Cluster of Middle-Aged Adults in Northern Greece
The present observational study aims to investigate the prevalence of tooth wear (TW) in a cluster of Northern Greek adults aged 35–44 years and, additionally, to assess any probable associations and interrelationships between TW and periodontal ...
Charis Theodoridis +3 more
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Disease Staging Index for Aggressive Periodontitis.
Major advances in the knowledge about the aetiopathogenesis of aggressive periodontitis (AgP) have been achieved. An ever increasing number of scientific articles related to AgP are published every year contributing significantly to the knowledge of this unique and complex disease.
Ramachandra, Srinivas Sulugodu +3 more
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Background and aims. Only half to two-thirds of cardiovascular diseases can be explained by the classic risk factors. It is believed that chronic oral inflammation is a potent risk factor for systemic diseases.
Atousa Aminzadeh +2 more
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The Effect of Probiotic Administration in the Treatment of Peri-implant Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [PDF]
Introduction: According to the present evidence, there seems to be a variation with regards to the role of probiotics in the reduction of peri-implant inflammation and a systematic review is thought to be necessary to evaluate the clinical efficacy of ...
Abdulaziz M Albaker
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Assessment of the periodontal health and community periodontal index in the army of Serbia
Background/Aim. Promotion of oral health in military population is not only a significant component of general health, but also of the military readiness and represents the strategic orientation of each country. The basic task of military dentistry is to provide oral health of military personnel and to enable their operational readiness at ...
Vladan Kovacevic +3 more
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Influence of Diabetes Mellitus on Dental Condition and Periodontal Status
Introduction, aim: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontitis are chronic inflammatory diseases with high prevalence. Both conditions possess some common traits and can mutually affect each other.
H. Poskerová +3 more
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