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Background: The aim of this study was to estimate the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in serum of healthy, term gestation women and periodontitis affected pre-term gestation women and to find out the association between TNF-α levels ...
N Ravindra Reddy +5 more
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Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the supporting tissue of the teeth caused by specific microorganisms or groups of specific microorganisms, resulting in progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone with periodontal ...
Dahlia Herawati, Etty Cahya Pertiwi
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A case report of Parry Romberg Syndrome initially presenting as periodontitis [PDF]
Parry Romberg Syndrome (PRS) is a rare disorder of progressive hemifacial atrophy, involving soft tissues, fat and occasionally bone. It can co-exist with presentations of Morphea.
Bramley +14 more
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In deep periodontal lesions, scaling and root planning (SRP) failed to complete elimination of periodontal bacteria, so chemical antimicrobial agents are used topically to destroy microorganism.
Irma Ervina, SW Prayitno, Emile L Supit
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Prevalence of halitosis and evaluation of etiological factors in a Turkish subpopulation [PDF]
Aim: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of halitosis in an adult Turkish subpopulation and to assess the relationship between halitosis and sociodemographics, self reported halitosis, etiological factors, by employing standardized ...
Güngör, Kahraman +3 more
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Variants of the human PPARG locus and the susceptibility to chronic periodontitis [PDF]
Apart from its regulatory function in lipid and glucose metabolism, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)γ has impact on the regulation of inflammation and bone metabolism.
Desvergne B +5 more
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Radicular lingual groove: A contributory factor in periodontal pathology
Radicular gingival groove is a developmental anomaly most commonly occurring in the maxillary anterior teeth that acts as a hidden trap in the tooth which accumulates plaque and periodontal pathogens, leading to the formation of periodontal pocket with ...
Gaurav Didhra +3 more
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High risk human papillomavirus in the periodontium : A case control study
Background: Human papilloma viruses (HPVs) are small DNA viruses that have been identified in periodontal pocket as well as gingival sulcus. High risk HPVs are also associated with a subset of head and neck carcinomas. It is thought that the periodontium
Anna Shipilova +2 more
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Improved accuracy in periodontal pocket depth measurement using optical coherence tomography
Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine whether periodontal pocket could be satisfactorily visualized by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and to suggest quantitative methods for measuring periodontal pocket depth.
Sulhee Kim +5 more
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Using Enamel Matrix Derivative to Improve Treatment Efficacy in Periodontal Furcation Defects [PDF]
Purpose Furcations are complicated periodontal defects. Untreated furcations lead to loss of the involved teeth and supporting tissues. It has been demonstrated that regenerative biomaterials are beneficial in reconstruction of the bone surrounding ...
Aimetti +10 more
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