The rate of implant survival was found to be acceptable in patients with a history of periodontal disease in periodontal maintenance programs.
Dental professional should be prepared to provide patients comprehensive advice not only on effective toothbrushing techniques, but also on the design and selection of brushes.
Effective collaboration between the periodontist and restorative dentist is vital to achieve high-quality interdisciplinary outcomes when replacing teeth with implants in the esthetic zone.
Experts weigh in on defining "definitive" periodontal treatment.
Periodontists and restorative dentists need teamwork—and leadership—to achieve effective interdisciplinary dentistry.
Mineral trioxide aggregate has been effective in artificial root-end closure. In this case report, an internal matrix using absorbable collagen sponge provided a base for MTA placement at the apex.
This case of occlusal dysfunction depicts a comprehensive restorative plan that included disease control treatment, root canal therapy, and orthodontics. A Kois deprogrammer was used to evaluate the p...
In this response to the AHA Scientific Statement on periodontal disease as it relates to atherosclerotic vascular disease, Dr. Rethman says the AHA “over-reached” in its clinical conclusion.
A review of whether laser therapy has a place in the treatment and management of periodontal disease.
Dental practitioners are challenged by the high incidence of early onset aggressive periodontal disease in T21. Creating awareness enables dental professionals who have the power and knowledge to appr...
This case report aims to make dentists aware of the adverse effects of amlodipine, as well offers a brief review of its effects on the gingiva and the management of enlargement.
Current evidence indicates that use of diode lasers in the treatment of periodontitis—either as a monotherapy or adjunctive to traditional therapy—offers minimal benefit.
This is a case report of the successful periodontal and prosthesis treatment in a patient with AA, chronic diffuse gingivitis, excessive tooth caries that interfered with mastication, painful oral les...
The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the anti-inflammatory effects of HM-302, a mouth rinse based on natural products, on gingival inflammation.
This paper will address the various roles that vitamin D plays in respect to systemic diseases, the effects of vitamin D deficiency, and how it is diagnosed and treated.