Written by Simone Marconcini
Published on Vol 3, 2023
The severe tissue destruction associated with periodontitis may be caused by a deranged antioxidant state. Smoking contributes significantly to the oxidative stress of periodontal tissues in addition to periodontitis. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate and compare the levels of glutathione reductase (GR) in the saliva of smokers and non-smokers with and without periodontitis after non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT). Smokers with periodontitis (n = 19), smokers without periodontiti
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Written by Sharayu Kulkarni
Published on Vol 3, 2023
Periodontal health and disease are significantly influenced by sex hormones. For instance, a woman's periodontal health is impacted by puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, and the use of oral contraceptives. These events alter the periodontal microbiology by altering the vasculature and function of gingival cells, as well as the local immune system and inflammation process. Consequently, it is crucial to gauge women's knowledge about the impact of hormones on their periodontal he
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Written by Magdalena Kiedrowicz
Published on Vol 3, 2023
Diabetes mellitus micro and/or macrovascular complications are associated with persistent hyperglycemia. Diabetes and periodontitis have a reciprocal relationship, and they are both characterized by inflammation. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the severity of periodontal disease and the quantity of periodontal tissue damage in type 2 diabetics about the number of chronic vascular problems. 127 individuals with type 2 diabetes who experienced at least one ch
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The function and appearance of patients are negatively impacted by periodontitis and gingivitis, which also have a direct impact on their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Periodontitis has been associated with several systemic problems, such as poor pregnancy outcomes, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), respiratory disorders, fatal pneumonia in hemodialysis patients, chronic renal disease, and metabolic syndrome. The present review study aimed to investigate the
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Written by Amrutha Shenoy
Published on Vol 3, 2023
With the advancement of CAD/CAM technology, accurate digital data is crucial for the long-term success of prosthetics. The present study aimed to find and comprehensively review the literature on the digitization process of CAD/CAM crowns using CBCT and compare it with the results obtained using standard scanners to determine fit. The PRISMA guidelines were used. “Does the scanning technique (I) provide better accuracy and marginal fit (O) in teeth that require full veneer crowns (P) compared wi
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Written by Romano Giorgia
Published on Vol 3, 2023
Forecasting alterations in both hard and soft peri-implant tissues following immediate or delayed implant placement is essential, since poor prediction can result in biological and esthetic failures that may compromise long-term implant success. The present investigation aimed to analyze and contrast hard- and soft-tissue responses in immediately and delay-placed posterior implants inserted through a flapless surgical protocol. A total of 46 participants who required implant therapy in the poste
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Written by Valeria Galofaro
Published on Vol 3, 2023
Dental biofilm is a major source of bacteria that produce toxins, peptides, lipopolysaccharides, and organic acids, contributing to gingival inflammation and tooth decay. If plaque persists, it can progressively damage surrounding soft and hard tissues. In patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment, appliances such as arch-wires, brackets, and elastic modules serve as significant sites for plaque accumulation, complicating oral hygiene maintenance. A major challenge for dentists is the limi
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Written by Raquel Fresquet
Published on Vol 3, 2023
This research aimed to reexamine the interrelationship between gingival thickness (GT), keratinized gingiva width (KGW), papilla height (PH), and crown ratio (CR) using two assessment approaches: transgingival probing and an intraoral scanner (IOS). A total of 360 maxillary anterior teeth from 60 individuals were analyzed in this cross-sectional study. GT was recorded via transgingival probing with an endodontic spreader, while KGW, PH, and CR were measured digitally using an IOS. Statistical an
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Written by Anoushka Chauhan
Published on Vol 3, 2023
Only a limited number of investigations have focused on how the coexistence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and periodontitis (PD) influences serum Vitamin D concentration, especially in developing nations such as India. This aspect requires more scientific attention. The goal of this study was to explore how serum Vitamin D values relate to periodontal disease in individuals affected by T2DM, and to determine whether socioeconomic and demographic factors have any bearing on Vitamin D concent
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Written by Tanya Bondarouk
Published on Vol 3, 2023
Various guided tissue regenerative procedures have been used in treatment of furcation defects. A combination of various graft materials and barrier membranes have been used over a period of time. The present study was designed to test whether autologous platelet‑rich fibrin (PRF) can be effectively used as a barrier membrane along with porous hydroxyapatite (HA) bone graft in the treatment of Grade II furcation defects. The present study was a split‑mouth design, in which a total of thirty pati
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The effectiveness of clear aligner therapy depends significantly on the precision of force delivery through the aligner–attachment interface. This study aimed to evaluate the microscopic compatibility between different orthodontic clear aligner materials (Duran+ and Zendura FLX) and attachment designs (rectangular and optimized) using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Fifty-six samples were divided into four groups: rectangular attachments with Duran+ aligners (n = 14), rectangular attachment
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Written by Ruchita Haldar
Published on Vol 3, 2023
It is important to prognosticate the hard‑ and soft‑tissue alterations in immediate and delayed implants, as inadequacy can lead to complications affecting the long‑term survival of the implant. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the hard‑ and soft‑tissue changes in immediate and delayed posterior implants with a flapless approach. With an equal allocation ratio, the study included 46 patients requiring implant treatment in the posterior segment, including the premo
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Gingiva and alveolar mucosa are exposed to similar chronic mechanical irritations in the oral cavity. They are common sites for plaque-induced and nonplaque-induced diseases. This study aims to compare the categories, frequencies, and age distribution of the biopsied gingival and alveolar mucosal lesions, as well as to report their distribution at these two sites. This retrospective study was performed on biopsied gingival and alveolar mucosal lesions taken for 13 years. The necessary informatio
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The purpose of this study was to compare the bone healing potential of 1-, 2-, and 3-wall defects following alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) treatment, as well as to evaluate the efficacy of ARP as a treatment option for destructive sites. Three groups, characterized by 1-, 2-, and 3-wall defects, were randomly assigned to the maxillary second, third, and fourth premolars in each of 8 beagle dogs. Each defect was created at either the mesial or distal root site of the tooth, which was hemi-sect
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The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the efficiency of allogenic bone block grafts for maxillary alveolar ridge reconstruction. An electronic literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases. In addition, manual searching was done. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective clinical trials (non‑RCTs) up to December 2022, presenting the outcomes of allogenic bone blocks in maxillary alveolar ridge reconstruction, were identif
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Dental implants in fresh extraction sockets of the maxillary esthetic area are technique‑sensitive procedures where retaining a buccal root segment can enhance periodontium preservation and esthetics. This study aims to compare marginal bone levels and esthetic outcomes between conventional immediate implant placement and the socket‑shield technique in fresh maxillary extraction sockets. Twenty‑four patients with type 1 extraction sockets were included in this randomized trial and assigned to ei
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Written by Wiktoria Suchy
Published on Vol 3, 2023
The study evaluates the efficacy of 10% doxycycline gel and 1% chlorhexidine (CHX) gel in the disinfection of sandblasted acid‑etched titanium implant surfaces contaminated with Porphyromonas gingivalis. Titanium implants were divided into two groups – Group A and Group B, which were further subdivided into three subgroups (A1, A2, and A3 and B1, B2, and B3). All the implants were contaminated with P. gingivalis. Group A was treated with 10% doxycycline gel, and Group B was treated with 1% CHX g
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Written by Katerina Kavvadia
Published on Vol 3, 2023
Conventionally, dental implants were placed several months after tooth extraction. Immediate implants were placed on the same day of extraction along with the conservation of the crestal bone. Immediate loading of implant facilitates immediate prosthetic reconstruction within 48 h of implant placement. In this study, both immediate and delayed implants were loaded immediately and their peri‑implant bone loss, implant stability, and the soft‑tissue outcomes around the implant were evaluated. Four
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The current study was planned to evaluate the accuracy of dental implant placement with two different types of surgical guides: Thermoplastic and three‑dimensional (3D) printed. A total of 32 implants were placed in 20 healthy, partially dentate individuals with an isolated single missing tooth. The implant sites were randomly allocated into two treatment groups: Group A (thermoplastic implant surgical guide, n = 16 implants) and Group B (3D printed implant surgical guide, n = 16 implants). All
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Written by Corinne Tardieu
Published on Vol 3, 2023
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between gingival thickness (GT) and keratinized gingiva width (KGW), papilla height (PH), and crown ratio (CR) by employing transgingival probing and an intraoral scanner (IOS). This cross-sectional study examined 360 maxillary anterior teeth from 60 patients. GT was assessed using transgingival probing with an endodontic spreader. KGW, CR, and PH were measured using an IOS. One-way analysis of variance, the Student’s t-test, and Spearma
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Very few studies have examined the impact of the concurrent presence of periodontitis (PD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on serum Vitamin D levels, particularly in developing nations like India, and needs further investigation. Aim: This study aims to assess the relationship between serum Vitamin D values and PD in T2DM patients and to study the correlation between socioeconomic and demographic variables that influence the serum Vitamin D levels and the extent of PD in patients with T2DM.
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