Abstract Background Sodium alendronate (ALN) is widely used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, but both estrogen deficiency and antiresorptive therapy may impair alveolar bone repair after tooth extraction. A clinically relevant but insufficiently explored scenario involves estrogen‐deficient individuals receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT ...
Pedro H. C. Isaias +9 more
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Differential Response of Salivary MMP-8 and MMP-9 to Full-Mouth Disinfection: Implications for Biomarker Sensitivity in Periodontal Therapy. [PDF]
Vasiliu BC +7 more
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Abstract Background Free palatal gingival grafts (FGG) are commonly harvested during mucogingival procedures. The present study investigates age‐related local and systemic early secondary wound healing outcomes, following FGG harvest in a rat model. Methods A 4.2 mm diameter defect was created in the palate of 24 younger (2 m) and 24 older (6 m) Wistar
Maayan Atzmon‐Shavit +3 more
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Adjunctive Use of Locally Delivered Statins in Periodontal Therapy and Pre-Implant Bone Regeneration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Yoshida K +4 more
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Abstract Background This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) with or without a biologically active amnion–chorion membrane (BACM). Methods Thirty patients requiring tooth extraction in the esthetic zone were randomly assigned to 2 groups.
Magdalena Orlowska +8 more
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Effects of Nutritional Supplements Alone or as an Adjunct to Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Tang H, Liang R, Chen Y, Suo C, Chen Y.
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Immunological and periodontal benefits of prebiotic polydextrose in rats with induced periodontitis
Abstract Background Prebiotic therapy is a promising approach for managing periodontitis due to its potential benefits in modulating the microbiome and the immune response. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the prebiotic (PREB) polydextrose (PDX) on the development of experimental periodontitis (EP) in rats.
Raquel de S. F Nassar +9 more
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Periodontal therapy among patients with cardiovascular disease: exploring its association with lower medical spending. [PDF]
Santoro M +7 more
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Mapping the subgingival HerBiome and HisBiome over the human healthspan
Abstract Background Understanding the intricate relationship between sex, age, and the oral microbiome is crucial for deciphering the onset and progression of numerous age‐related oral and systemic diseases. Methods Subgingival plaque was collected from 781 periodontally and systemically healthy females and 160 males spanning 0 to 80 years.
Rahul Nikam +3 more
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Multifaceted benefits of xylitol in oral health: from caries prevention to periodontal therapy. [PDF]
Yeruva N +5 more
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