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View article: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS AFFECTING ORAL MUCOSA: DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC CHALLENGES
HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS AFFECTING ORAL MUCOSA: DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC CHALLENGES Open
Hypersensitivity reactions affecting the oral mucosa present a significant clinical challenge due to their diverse manifestations and the wide range of potential allergens involved. This article explores the types of allergic reactions com…
View article: CLINICAL STUDY ON THE ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL STATUS IN PATIENTS WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND DEPRESSION
CLINICAL STUDY ON THE ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL STATUS IN PATIENTS WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND DEPRESSION Open
Chronic periodontitis is a disease caused by several factors; therefore, it can be called a multifactorial disease. Such risk factors include smoking, diabetes, genetics, depression, and stress. Depression is one of the chronic conditions …
View article: STUDY ON THE EVALUATION OF PERIODONTAL CLINICAL PARAMETERS IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS POST-SARS-COV-2 INFECTION
STUDY ON THE EVALUATION OF PERIODONTAL CLINICAL PARAMETERS IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS POST-SARS-COV-2 INFECTION Open
At the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, children appeared to be less susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection than adults or more prone to develop asymptomatic and mild forms of the disease, which could have led to an underestimation of epid…
View article: Subgingival Use of Air-Polishing Powders: Status of Knowledge: A Systematic Review
Subgingival Use of Air-Polishing Powders: Status of Knowledge: A Systematic Review Open
Effective subgingival biofilm removal is crucial for achieving positive and stable outcomes in periodontal therapy, forming an indispensable part of any periodontal treatment approach. The development of air-polishing tools has emerged as …
View article: The Role of Natural Compounds in Optimizing Contemporary Dental Treatment—Current Status and Future Trends
The Role of Natural Compounds in Optimizing Contemporary Dental Treatment—Current Status and Future Trends Open
For a long period of time, natural remedies were the only ailment available for a multitude of diseases, and they have proven effective even after the emergence of modern medicine. Due to their extremely high prevalence, oral and dental di…
View article: Is Laser Therapy an Adjuvant in the Treatment of Peri-Implant Mucositis? A Randomized Clinical Trial
Is Laser Therapy an Adjuvant in the Treatment of Peri-Implant Mucositis? A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
(1) Background: Early diagnosis and treatment of peri-implant mucositis may reduce inflammatory markers and halt the progression of the condition to peri-implantitis. Adjunctive laser treatment may have therapeutic benefits that are not ye…
View article: Customized 3D-Printed Titanium Mesh Developed for an Aesthetic Zone to Regenerate a Complex Bone Defect Resulting after a Deficient Odontectomy: A Case Report
Customized 3D-Printed Titanium Mesh Developed for an Aesthetic Zone to Regenerate a Complex Bone Defect Resulting after a Deficient Odontectomy: A Case Report Open
Background and Objectives: Alveolar ridge augmentation in the complex bone defect is a popular topic in implantology. Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is one of the most commonly applied methods to reconstruct alveolar bone. The application …
View article: Desquamative Gingivitis in the Context of Autoimmune Bullous Dermatoses and Lichen Planus—Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment
Desquamative Gingivitis in the Context of Autoimmune Bullous Dermatoses and Lichen Planus—Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment Open
Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is a clinical term that describes erythema, desquamation and erosions of the gingiva, of various etiologies. Although the clinical aspect is not specific for a certain disease, an accurate diagnosis of the unde…
View article: Odontogenic Sinusitis: From Diagnosis to Treatment Possibilities—A Narrative Review of Recent Data
Odontogenic Sinusitis: From Diagnosis to Treatment Possibilities—A Narrative Review of Recent Data Open
The maxillary sinus is a structure at the border of specialties: otorhinolaryngology and maxillofacial surgery. Due to this fact, regarding etiology, it can be affected by both the rhinogenic and odontogenic path and can impose diagnostic …
View article: EXPERIMENTAL MODELS REGARDING THE BIOMECHANICS OF THE MASTICATORY SYSTEM
EXPERIMENTAL MODELS REGARDING THE BIOMECHANICS OF THE MASTICATORY SYSTEM Open
Concerns about occlusal overload and the presumed consequences of occlusal trauma have led to meticulous replacement of missing teeth and the incorporation of a large number of supporting teeth into fixed dentures. For the experimental stu…
View article: CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES IN THE PERIODONTITIS – DIABETES MELLITUS – COVID-19 TRIAD. REVIEW
CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES IN THE PERIODONTITIS – DIABETES MELLITUS – COVID-19 TRIAD. REVIEW Open
Studies in the biology of viral infection and clinical disease management have shown that differences in the prevalence and severity of COVID-19 are associated with the high affinity of Covid-19 S protein for ACE2, suggesting that populati…
View article: The Effect of Acknowledged and Novel Anti-Rheumatic Therapies on Periodontal Tissues—A Narrative Review
The Effect of Acknowledged and Novel Anti-Rheumatic Therapies on Periodontal Tissues—A Narrative Review Open
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontal disease (PD) are chronic complex inflammatory diseases with several common susceptibility factors, especially genetic and environmental risk factors. Although both disorders involve a perturbation …
View article: Correlations between Salivary Immuno-Biochemical Markers and HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes Subjects before and after Dental Extraction
Correlations between Salivary Immuno-Biochemical Markers and HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes Subjects before and after Dental Extraction Open
Dental extraction can trigger certain sequences of complex processes that involve both hard (alveolar bone) and soft tissue (periodontal ligament, gingiva) remodeling. Type 2 diabetes is a serious risk factor for many oral pathologies, bot…
View article: PRINCIPLES OF PERIODONTOLOGY: EARLY OBSERVATIONS, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION. REVIEW.
PRINCIPLES OF PERIODONTOLOGY: EARLY OBSERVATIONS, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION. REVIEW. Open
Periodontology has been defined as the scientific study of the periodontium in health and disease. The objective of this overview of principles of periodontology is presentation of current and established concepts. Aspects of the history, …
View article: PRINCIPLES OF PERIODONTOLOGY: ETIOLOGY, PATHOGENESIS AND RISK MODIFIERS IN PERIODONTAL DISEASE. REVIEW
PRINCIPLES OF PERIODONTOLOGY: ETIOLOGY, PATHOGENESIS AND RISK MODIFIERS IN PERIODONTAL DISEASE. REVIEW Open
Periodontal diseases are arguably among the most ancient and common infectious diseases affecting humans, leading to permanent destruction of the supporting structures of the dentition and ultimately tooth loss. It has been established tha…
View article: RISK FACTORS FOR FLUOROSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE CASES WITH FIXED DENTAL PROSTHETICS. REVIEW
RISK FACTORS FOR FLUOROSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE CASES WITH FIXED DENTAL PROSTHETICS. REVIEW Open
Dental fluorosis is a frequent oral pathology of the teeth, more specifically of enamel that is caused by excessive fluoride consumption during the formation of dental units. A multitude of factors have been shown to be related to the etio…
View article: DENTAL FLUOROSIS – WORLDWIDE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASPECTS. REVIEW
DENTAL FLUOROSIS – WORLDWIDE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASPECTS. REVIEW Open
Fluoridation plays a key role in the prevention and control of dental caries in general public health. However, this success is not without cost and has resulted in strong debates within the dental profession. Dental fluorosis is a cosmeti…
View article: PATHOLOGICAL MIGRATION OF TEETH THROUGH PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND THE VALUE OF ORTHODONTIC THERAPY IN INCREASING THE QUALITY OF LIFE. REVIEW.
PATHOLOGICAL MIGRATION OF TEETH THROUGH PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND THE VALUE OF ORTHODONTIC THERAPY IN INCREASING THE QUALITY OF LIFE. REVIEW. Open
Orthodontic treatment can successfully align pathologically migrated teeth leading to improved periodontal stability in patients with periodontal disease. Periodontal-orthodontic approaches have gained increasing attention in recent years.…
View article: Inlay-Retained Dental Bridges—A Finite Element Analysis
Inlay-Retained Dental Bridges—A Finite Element Analysis Open
Inlay-retained dental bridges can be a viable minimally invasive alternative when patients reject the idea of implant therapy or conventional retained full-coverage fixed dental prostheses, which require more tooth preparation. Inlay-retai…
View article: The Complex Relationship of Periodontal Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Complex Relationship of Periodontal Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis Open
The relationship between periodontitis and systemic diseases is an important part of clinical periodontal research, which has been growing steadily. Even though the etiologies of periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) differ, th…
View article: DENTURE CANDIDIASIS – DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT POSSIBILITIES FOR A LINGERING ORAL HEALTH ISSUE
DENTURE CANDIDIASIS – DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT POSSIBILITIES FOR A LINGERING ORAL HEALTH ISSUE Open
Worldwide the rate of edentulism due to an increasingly aging population is as high as 70%, according to region, country, socio-ecconomic status, etc. The habit of using a removable prosthesis, can alter the delicate ecological balance of …
View article: Microbiologic Profiles of Patients with Dental Prosthetic Treatment and Periodontitis before and after Photoactivation Therapy—Randomized Clinical Trial
Microbiologic Profiles of Patients with Dental Prosthetic Treatment and Periodontitis before and after Photoactivation Therapy—Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Fixed prosthodontic dental restorations can potentially affect the periodontal tissues and vice versa, the periodontium can influence the longevity and esthetic appearance of dental restorations. We proposed an investigation on total bacte…
View article: Study on the Effects of Melatonin on Glycemic Control and Periodontal Parameters in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontal Disease
Study on the Effects of Melatonin on Glycemic Control and Periodontal Parameters in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontal Disease Open
Background and Objectives: There is evidence that melatonin could improve the periodontal status and also glycemic control of patients with diabetes mellitus. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the effects of scaling and root p…
View article: Evaluation of Oxidative Stress before and after Using Laser and Photoactivation Therapy as Adjuvant of Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Evaluation of Oxidative Stress before and after Using Laser and Photoactivation Therapy as Adjuvant of Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Open
(1) Background: The aim of this split-mouth design study was to analyze the clinical periodontal indexes and oxidative stress markers in gingival crevicular fluid modifications after three periodontal disease treatment possibilities (scali…
View article: COVID-19 AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE – ETHIOPATHOGENIC AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
COVID-19 AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE – ETHIOPATHOGENIC AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Open
SARS-CoV-2 was first discovered in December 2019 as the etiologic agent of a serious respiratory illness later called COVID-19 or coronavirus disease 2019. The first COVID-19 case was reported in Wuhan, China and since then, has reached a …
View article: METHODS OF ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS IN SUBJECTS AT INFECTIOUS HIGH RISK
METHODS OF ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS IN SUBJECTS AT INFECTIOUS HIGH RISK Open
Antibiotics represent an important adjunctive method in the complex and effective periodontal therapy. Moreover, beside the curative effects of antibiotics, antibiotic prophylaxis needs to be taken into account when particular cases of inf…
View article: DIODE LASER EXCISION OF A FIBROUS EPULIS IN AN ORTHODONTIC PATIENT. CASE REPORT
DIODE LASER EXCISION OF A FIBROUS EPULIS IN AN ORTHODONTIC PATIENT. CASE REPORT Open
Lasers are used in oral surgery and periodontology liberally nowadays, however, solid therapeutic protocols are still lacking in some medical areas. An epulis is defined clinically as hyperplasia of the gingival tissues, usually situated i…
View article: WOUND HEALING OF PERIODONTAL AND ORAL TISSUES: PART II – PATHO-PHISIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND METABOLIC DISEASES. REVIEW
WOUND HEALING OF PERIODONTAL AND ORAL TISSUES: PART II – PATHO-PHISIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND METABOLIC DISEASES. REVIEW Open
From a clinical perspective doctors rely on auspicious wound healing on a daily basis. Without a thorough understanding of this process success in treatment cannot be obtained. Thus it is of utmost importance that clinicians know and under…
View article: PERIODONTAL PROSTHESIS CONCEPT IN RESTORATIVE THERAPY THE CONTEXT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE. REVIEW
PERIODONTAL PROSTHESIS CONCEPT IN RESTORATIVE THERAPY THE CONTEXT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE. REVIEW Open
Achievement of holistic oral health is dependent upon first carrying out a thorough examination, so as to establish a comprehensive diagnosis of patient etiologies, needs, and required therapies. Restorative therapy often includes splintin…
View article: The Biomechanical Properties of Suture Materials and Their Relationship to Bacterial Adherence
The Biomechanical Properties of Suture Materials and Their Relationship to Bacterial Adherence Open
Sutures are classified into non-absorbable and absorbable, and mechanical properties of these materials vary by the composition. In this study we analyze four different types of sutures used commonly in surgery: silk, nylon, polyglycolic a…