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Nanotechnology and periodontics

Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science, 2023
The periodontium undergoes morphological and functional variations, as well as changes associated with age. Traditional treatments such as scaling, root planing, and periodontal flap surgery have been shown to be effective.
Deepith Kelotte, Anil Melath, Subair Kaykool, Nanditha Chandran   +3 more
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Acute periodontal lesions (periodontal abscesses and necrotizing periodontal diseases) and endo‐periodontal lesions [PDF]

Journal of Periodontology, 2018
AbstractObjectiveTo critically evaluate the existing literature on acute lesions occurring in the periodontium (periodontal abscesses [PA], necrotizing periodontal diseases [NPD], and endo‐periodontal lesions [EPL]) to determine the weight of evidence for the existence of specific clinical conditions that may be grouped together according to common ...
David, Herrera, Belén, Retamal-Valdes, Bettina, Alonso, Magda, Feres   +3 more
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A Roadmap towards Precision Periodontics

Medicina, 2021
Periodontitis is among the most common health conditions and represents a major public health issue related to increasing prevalence and seriously negative socioeconomic impacts.
Mia Rakić, Nataša Pejčić, Neda Perunovic, D. Vojvodić   +3 more
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An Overview of Chitosan and Its Role in Periodontics

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2021
Chitosan is a biopolymer with numerous biological properties such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing. Chitosan also stimulates cell proliferation and osteogenesis and thus used as a scaffold material in tissue engineering.
A. Thangavelu, K. Stelin, Venkataramana Vannala, Nazargi Mahabob, F. Hayyan, R. Sundaram   +5 more
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Periodontal diseases [PDF]

The Lancet, 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
Pihlstrom, BL, Michalowicz, BS, Johnson, NW   +2 more
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Oral health-related quality of life of institutionalized elderly in Serbia [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2017
Background/Aim. Elderly residents in nursing homes have a great risk of periodontal and tooth diseases. Improving oral health can also improve residents’ general health and quality of life.
Petrović Miloš, Stančić Ivica, Popovac Aleksandra, Vasović Miroslav   +3 more
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Effect of Membrane Exposure on Guided Bone Regeneration: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis [PDF]

, 2018
Aims: This review aimed at investigating the effect of membrane exposure on guided bone regeneration (GBR) outcomes at peri-implant sites and edentulous ridges.
Allen, Annibali, Antoun, Arx, Arx, Arx, Assenza, Bahat, Bartee, Buser, Buser, Buser, Chao, Chiapasco, Chiapasco, Chiapasco, Chin, Cordaro, Cordaro, Cummings, Friedmann, Fu, Gher, Greenstein, Her, Hoffmann, Kfir, Lee, Liberati, Lim, Lindfors, Lizio, Lorenzoni, Lorenzoni, Louis, Lyford, Machtei, Mattout, Mellonig, Meloni, Merli, Misch, Miyamoto, Nowzari, Park, Park, Parodi, Proussaefs, Proussaefs, Proussaefs, Rakhmatia, Seibert, Sethi, Shea, Simion, Simion, Slim, Spray, Tal, Tarnow, Tawil, Torres, Uehara, Urban, Urban, Waasdorp, Wang, Wang, Wang, Wessing, Zitzmann   +70 more
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Mixed-Thickness Tunnel Access (MiTT) through a Linear Vertical Mucosal Incision for a Minimally Invasive Approach for Root Coverage Procedures in Anterior and Posterior Sites: Technical Description and Case Series with 1-Year Follow-Up

Dentistry Journal, 2023
Purpose: The goal of this article was to introduce a new root coverage (RC) technique, the mixed-thickness tunnel access (MiTT) technique, which approaches a full-split design and intends to augment soft tissues coronal to the gingival margin.
Tiago Marques, Nuno Bernardo Malta dos Santos, Manuel Sousa, Juliana Campos Hasse Fernandes, Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira Fernandes   +4 more
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Tele-periodontics - Oral health care at a grass root level

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2015
A new concept of tele-periodontics, which merges the innovative technology of telecommunications and the field of periodontics, is proposed. This new field of tele-periodontics will have an infinite potential where access to a specialist will be provided
Haritha Avula
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Regenerative periodontics in restoring oral functions: A power to regenerate what's lost

SRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences, 2018
Although human oral cavity benefits from remarkable mechanical and functional properties, still it faces continuous insult and damage resulting from exposure to microbial attacks.
Hunny Sharma, Swati Verma
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