We report a case of severe chronic periodontitis treated and longitudinally maintained by a periodontist and dental hygienists. The patient was a 45-year-old woman who presented with the chief complaint of gingival bleeding and tooth mobility. An initial
Sachiyo Tomita +5 more
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Job satisfaction and depression in the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Research (SEPA) members, and their relation to the burnout syndrome. Creation of a structural model [PDF]
Objective: This study is aimed at getting to know the existing relationship between the dimensions of the burnout syndrome and job satisfaction, on one hand, and depressive feelings on the other through the creation of a structural model aimed at ...
Bullón, Pedro +4 more
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The Link Between Periodontitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Periodontist’s Perspective
In this review, we critically evaluate the case–control studies examining the relationship between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis, two common chronic inflammatory diseases with a similar host-mediated pathogenesis.
J. Payne, L. Golub, G. Thiele, T. Mikuls
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Participants’ preferred choice of practitioner for orofacial symptoms [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Patients seeking treatment from general medical practitioners (GP) may be unaware or ill-informed that dentists are the more appropriate professionals to manage their orofacial symptoms, being able to diagnose and treat, or, if deemed ...
Indermun, S., Isaacs, Q., Mulder, Riaan
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High resistance against clindamycin, metronidazole and amoxicillin in Porphyromonas gingivalis and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans isolates of periodontal disease [PDF]
Objectives: To test the antimicrobial sensitivity of two periodontal pathogens to a panel of five orally administrable antibiotics in periodontal disease.
Ardila Medina, Carlos Martín +2 more
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Effects of a Novel Dental Gel on Plaque and Gingivitis: A Comparative Study. [PDF]
ObjectivesThe goal of this prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blinded study was to evaluate the effects of a novel dental gel on plaque and gingival health.
Ajdaharian, J +5 more
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Background: Oral biofilms are the major etiological agents of periodontal pathologies. Neutrophils are the first line of defense in fighting the pathogens in the biofilm.
Shreya Shetty +2 more
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Restoration of anterior teeth using an indirect composite technique. Case report [PDF]
This article presents a case report of restoration of anterior teeth using an indirect technique with composite veneers in order to restore the dental anatomy and to provide aesthetic and function of anterior teeth.
Ceruso, F.M. +3 more
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Periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics is a relatively new procedure designed to minimize the time taken for orthodontic treatment. The orthodontist avails of the aid of a periodontist to perform decortication of the bone and places bone graft
Srikanth Adusumilli +2 more
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Chronic idiopathic neutropenia: A periodontist's diagnosis
Our aim is to report the periodontal findings of a 10-year-old boy who visited the outpatient department of periodontology, with the chief complaint of swelling in the right cheek region for the last 2 months, increasing mobility of the teeth, and frequent bleeding from the gums.
Shib Shankar Pradhan +4 more
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