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Prevalence of periodontitis and suspected periodontal pathogens in families of adult periodontitis patients

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 1994
Abstract The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of periodontopathic microorganisms and periodontal destruction in the spouses and children of adult periodontitis patients. For this study, 24 families were selected on the basis of one parent with severe periodontal breakdown and the presence of Actinobacillus ...
M D, Petit   +4 more
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Immunopathology of Periodontal Disease: I. Immunologic Profiles in Periodontitis and Juvenile Periodontitis

Journal of Periodontology, 1980
Eleven patients with periodontitis, ten patients with juvenile periodontitis and ten control subjects were studied to compare systemic and local immunologic responses and various other blood parameters. A more intensified immunologic response was seen in juvenile periodontitis as compared to periodontitis or controls as evidenced by: (1) greater number
R J, Johnson   +4 more
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Stress and periodontitis

Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Tandheelkunde, 2020
Gingivitis and periodontitis can worsen with reduced immune fitness. Various causes can reduce immune fitness in a host, as a result of which the balance between the host and the microbiome is disturbed. Among others, lifestyle factors, such as stress and smoking, can have a negative influence on immune fitness.
L, Pitzurra, B G, Loos
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Comparative estimation of sulfiredoxin levels between chronic periodontitis and healthy patients – A case‐control study

The Journal of Periodontology, 2018
BACKGROUND Growing evidence suggests that oxidative stress forms a key component in the etiopathogenesis of periodontitis. Studies have shown potential antioxidants responsible for combating the pro-oxidants which stress the periodontium.
Asha Ramesh   +3 more
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Periodontal Therapy

Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, 2008
Periodontal disease is the most common disease in small animal patients. It not only creates severe localized infection, but it has been linked to numerous severe systemic maladies. Proper therapy of this disease process results in a significant increase in the overall health of the patient.
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Lasers in Periodontics

Journal of Periodontology, 2002
Publicity about the use of lasers in dentistry has generated considerable interest in both professional and lay audiences. The purpose of this report is to provide information for members of the dental profession about the current and potential application of laser technology to periodontal practice.
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Periodontal Abscess

Annals of Periodontology, 1999
This review focuses on the classification of periodontal abscesses, which are localized purulent infections of periodontal tissues, and discusses their etiology and clinical characteristics. Ann Periodontol 1999;4:79‐82.
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Periodontal Examination

Dental Clinics of North America, 1980
With the exception of gingival indices, it is evident that there have not been great changes in the methods used in clinical practice. Rather, the changes made are in the categories of integration of methods and interpretation of data. We know that the extent of periodontal disease cannot be ascertained from any single diagnostic aid alone.
P J, Robinson, R M, Vitek
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Chemotherapeutics in Periodontics

Dental Clinics of North America, 1980
In this article emphasis has been placed on the major chemotherapeutic aspects of periodontal therapy in the 1970s. During this decade investigations of chlorhexidine stimulated many studies relevant to the role of topical antimicrobial agents to prevent or treat gingivitis. Major attention focused on the effect of these agents on supragingival plaque.
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Obesity and Periodontitis

New England Journal of Medicine, 1998
To the Editor: We recently noted a relation between obesity, which is a risk factor for various diseases, and periodontitis, which is a major cause of tooth loss in adults.
T, Saito, Y, Shimazaki, M, Sakamoto
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