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View article: Clinical Outcomes of Titanium Mesh for Alveolar Bone Augmentation: An Umbrella Review
Clinical Outcomes of Titanium Mesh for Alveolar Bone Augmentation: An Umbrella Review Open
Objectives To critically evaluate the evidence derived from systematic reviews for titanium mesh as a bone augmentation method for alveolar ridge deficiencies. Materials and Methods Five databases were searched for systematic reviews descr…
Enhancing patient-centered information on implant dentistry through prompt engineering: a comparison of four large language models Open
Background Patients frequently seek dental information online, and generative pre-trained transformers (GPTs) may be a valuable resource. However, the quality of responses based on varying prompt designs has not been evaluated. As dental i…
Periodontal Regeneration of Vital Poor Prognosis Teeth with Attachment Loss Involving the Root Apex: Two Cases with up to 5 Years Follow-Up Open
Teeth with attachment loss involving the root apex are severely compromised and have a poor periodontal prognosis. In cases where periodontal regeneration is possible, current guidelines suggest that endodontic treatment is performed first…
Gingival Necrosis Related to Sepsis-Induced Agranulocytosis Due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacteraemia: A Case Report Open
Background: There have been no reports of sepsis-induced agranulocytosis causing gingival necrosis in otherwise medically healthy patients to the authors’ best knowledge. Even though there are several case reports of gingival necrosis seco…
View article: A Mapping Review of the Pathogenesis of Peri-Implantitis: The Biofilm-Mediated Inflammation and Bone Dysregulation (BIND) Hypothesis
A Mapping Review of the Pathogenesis of Peri-Implantitis: The Biofilm-Mediated Inflammation and Bone Dysregulation (BIND) Hypothesis Open
This mapping review highlights the need for a new paradigm in the understanding of peri-implantitis pathogenesis. The biofilm-mediated inflammation and bone dysregulation (BIND) hypothesis is proposed, focusing on the relationship between …
Adjunctive probiotics after periodontal debridement versus placebo: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Adjunctive probiotics are safe in systemically healthy individuals and could offer additional patient-level benefits compared to placebo, hence its use can sometimes be justified.
Minimally Invasive Periodontology: A Treatment Philosophy and Suggested Approach Open
Severe periodontitis is a highly prevalent dental disease. With the advent of implant dentistry, teeth are often extracted and replaced. Periodontal surgery, where indicated, could also result in increased trauma to the patient. This liter…
Economic evaluations in the treatment and evaluation of patients with periodontal disease: A critical review Open
Aim To evaluate the types and quality of reporting of economic evaluations carried out in the clinical management of periodontal disease over 32 years from 1987 to 2019. Material and methods A systematic search of articles from 1987 to 201…
Adjunctive probiotics after periodontal debridement versus placebo: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
To comprehensively investigate the efficacy of adjunctive probiotics compared to placebo, using conventional and novel treatment outcomes. Three databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL) were searched. Outcomes included percent change in th…
A Risk-Based Approach to the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Experience in National Dental Centre Singapore Open
The emergence of a highly infectious coronavirus strain, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has led to a major global public health emergency. The increasing number of infected cases and fatalities worldwide forc…
An Overview of Different Interdental Cleaning Aids and Their Effectiveness Open
Optimisation of plaque control is essential for the success of non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. This cannot be achieved with brushing alone; hence, there is a need for adjunctive interdental cleaning aids. The aim of this pap…