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Comparative evaluation of hand and power-driven instruments on root surface characteristics: A scanning electron microscopy study

Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2011
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare root surface characteristics following root planing with various hand- and power-driven instruments. Materials and Methods: A total of 20 single, rooted teeth were used in this study; two specimens were used as ...
Parveen Dahiya, Reet Kamal, Rajan Gupta, Nymphea Pandit   +3 more
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Ultra-morphology of root surface subsequent to periodontal instrumentation: A scanning electron microscope study

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2012
Background: The aim of this study was to compare root surface characteristic following root planing with various hand and power driven instruments. Materials and Methods: A total of 20 single rooted teeth were used in this study, of which two specimens ...
Parveen Dahiya, Reet Kamal
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Management of Chronic Periodontitis Using Chlorhexidine Chip and Diode Laser-A Clinical Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
Introduction: The use of adjuncts like chlorhexidine local delivery and diode laser decontamination have been found to improve the clinical outcomes of scaling and root planing in non-surgical periodontal therapy in patients with chronic periodontitis.
Kachapilly Arun Jose, Majo Ambooken, Jayan Jacob Mathew, Annie Valayil Issac, Ajithkumar Parachalil Kunju, Renjith Athirkandathil Parameshwaran   +5 more
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Assessment of the effects of scaling and root planing on blood glucose levels in type II diabetes patients: A pilot study

Journal of International Clinical Dental Research Organization, 2010
Aim: To study the effect of the scaling and root planing of some blood glucose levels in Type II Diabetes patients. Study Population and Methods: The clinical study was conducted in 15 Type II diabetic patients of Dr.
Uzma Rieyazulhuq Shaikh, Ravi V Shirahatti   +1 more
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Effect of Periodontal Therapy on Salivary Interleukin-12 Levels in Chronic Periodontitis [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014
Background: Interleukin-12 (IL-12) is considered a central regulator of host resistance against a variety of pathogens. The influence of scaling and root planing was evaluated on amount of IL-12 in salivary fluid of patients with chronic generalized ...
Anamika Sharma, B.P. Khattak, S Naagtilak, Ganesh Singh, Tanveer Bano   +4 more
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Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine, Hallie Coltin, Sylvia Cheng, Lucie Lafay‐Cousin, Vanan Issai Magimairajan, Craig Erker, Stéphanie Vairy, Lynette Bowes, Adam Fleming, Donna Johnston, Sarah McKillop, Roona Sinha, Julie Bennett, Christina Coleman, Laura Wheaton, Shayna Zelcer, Samuele Renzi, Thai Hoa Tran   +17 more
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Lemongrass essential oil gel as a local drug delivery agent for the treatment of periodontitis

Ancient Science of Life, 2013
Background: It has been long recognized that periodontal diseases are infections of the periodontium, comprising the bacterial etiology, an immune response, and tissue destruction.
Shivaraj B Warad, Sahana S Kolar, Veena Kalburgi, Nagaraj B Kalburgi   +3 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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Effect of scaling and root planing on salivary alkaline phosphatase and acid phosphatase in patients with chronic periodontitis

Medical Journal of Babylon, 2018
Background: Chronic periodontitis affects the supporting structures of the dentition, namely, the gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone; it arises from interactions between the host and around 700 bacterial taxa in the subgingival ...
Chenar Anwar Mohammad, Hozan Wrya Aziz
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Referral Patterns and Diagnostic Timeliness in Pediatric Cancer: A Hospital‐Based Study in Indonesia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Timely diagnosis and treatment are critical for improving survival among children with cancer. In low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), delays are common and may be influenced by fragmented referral pathways and diagnostic limitations.
Nur Melani Sari, Regina Hadi Putri, Fatimah Assyifa, Judith Spijkerman, Gertjan Johannes Kaspers, Susi Susanah   +5 more
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