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View article: Role of Antioxidants and Oxidants in Saliva
Role of Antioxidants and Oxidants in Saliva Open
This chapter explores the role of salivary antioxidants (AO) and oxidants as biomarkers in periodontal and systemic health. It delves into the dynamic balance between oxidative stress and antioxidant defense in saliva, highlighting their s…
View article: Role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice
Role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice Open
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous fields, including dentistry, offering transformative potential in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care. With its ability to replicate human intelligence and process comple…
View article: Interdisciplinary Triumph: Molar Preservation through the Unity of Periodontology, Prosthodontics, and Endodontics
Interdisciplinary Triumph: Molar Preservation through the Unity of Periodontology, Prosthodontics, and Endodontics Open
Preserving teeth is a long-term goal for each specialty of dentistry. Many times, it involves the use of interdisciplinary work and team effort to reach the desired goal. With the advancement of age and patient education, many patients hav…
View article: Periodontal findings in a rare case of Takayasu arteritis
Periodontal findings in a rare case of Takayasu arteritis Open
Chronic periodontitis has been associated with many systemic diseases and many times chronic systemic diseases result in periodontal manifestations. An association between cardiovascular disease and periodontitis has been observed based on…
View article: Rooting out challenges: A comprehensive approach to exposed molar root coverage
Rooting out challenges: A comprehensive approach to exposed molar root coverage Open
Root coverage procedures are predictable but are often complicated by an inappropriate case selection. Root coverage is a challenge and limited cases have been reported in literature. The present report aims to highlight the successful cov…
View article: Comparison of Oxidant Stress Levels among Healthy, Chronic Periodontitis, and Ischemic Heart Disease Subjects with Presence or Absence of Chronic Periodontitis
Comparison of Oxidant Stress Levels among Healthy, Chronic Periodontitis, and Ischemic Heart Disease Subjects with Presence or Absence of Chronic Periodontitis Open
Objective: To investigate the total oxidant levels in healthy, chronic periodontitis (CP), and ischemic heart disease (IHD) and to check for any correlation among them. Materials and Methods: A sample of 80 were split into four groups of h…
View article: Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for Gingival Diseases and Conditions
Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for Gingival Diseases and Conditions Open
The prevalence of gingival and periodontal disease is manifold and has not been highlighted much due to its asymptomatic and milder symptoms. It is usually given its due importance when the gingival disease progresses to advanced periodont…
View article: Awareness and management of peri-implantitis and peri-mucositis among private dental Practitioners in Hyderabad - A cross-sectional study
Awareness and management of peri-implantitis and peri-mucositis among private dental Practitioners in Hyderabad - A cross-sectional study Open
The awareness and knowledge regarding the implant procedures and their complications such as peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis were higher in self-trained dentists and by dentists who are practicing for >10 years and calls for up…
View article: Salvaging the Lost Pink Triangle: A Case Series of Papilla Reconstruction
Salvaging the Lost Pink Triangle: A Case Series of Papilla Reconstruction Open
Introduction . The interdental papilla may be lost or reduced in height, forming black triangles due to various reasons, which gives an unaesthetic appearance when the patient smiles. Various noninvasive and invasive techniques have been u…
View article: Secretions of Human Salivary Gland
Secretions of Human Salivary Gland Open
The salivary glands play an important role in our body by the virtue of its ability to secrete saliva. Saliva has a role to play in maintaining the health of the oral cavity and for carrying out physiological functions like mastication, ta…
View article: Management of an Aberrant Mandibular Buccal Frenum - A Case Report
Management of an Aberrant Mandibular Buccal Frenum - A Case Report Open
Aberrant frenal attachments pose a concern for the patient as it can interfere with aesthetics, plaque control and result in mucogingival deformities.This calls for the management of these anatomical structures by frenectomy or frenotomy d…
View article: Coronally advanced flap as a root coverage procedure in treatment of class I gingival recession defects - A report of two cases
Coronally advanced flap as a root coverage procedure in treatment of class I gingival recession defects - A report of two cases Open
Gingival recession is defined as the apical migration of the gingival margin beyond the cementenamel junction (CEJ). This results in the exposure of tooth roots which is aesthetically unpleasing and can also result in tooth hypersensitivit…
View article: Estimation of Antioxidant Levels in Saliva and Serum of Chronic Periodontitis Patients with and without Ischemic Heart Disease
Estimation of Antioxidant Levels in Saliva and Serum of Chronic Periodontitis Patients with and without Ischemic Heart Disease Open
Objective . To investigate whether there is a relationship between periodontitis and ischemic heart disease by estimation of total antioxidant status in saliva and serum. Materials and Methods . A total of 80 samples were collected and div…