Periodontics Articles
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The AHA Scientific Statement on Periodontal Disease and ASVD: How Should Clinicians Respond?
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.
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Laser Technology: Its Role in Treating and Managing Periodontal Disease
A review of whether laser therapy has a place in the treatment and management of periodontal disease.
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Down Syndrome-Associated Periodontitis: A Critical Review of the Literature
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...
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Amlodipine-Induced Gingival Enlargement—A Clinical Report
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.
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Diode Laser Offers Minimal Benefit for Periodontal Therapy
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.
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Comprehensive Oral Rehabilitation of a Patient with Aplastic Anemia by Periodontal and Prosthesis Treatments
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...
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Effect of an Herbal Mouth Rinse in Preventing Periodontal Inflammation in Experimental Gingivitis Model: A Pilot Study
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.
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A Review of Vitamin D as It Relates to Periodontal Disease
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.
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Randomized-Controlled Trial of 0.454% Stannous Fluoride Dentifrice to Treat Gingival Bleeding
These study results suggest that incorporation of this 0.454% stannous fluoride dentifrice into daily oral hygiene may be expected to yield less gingival bleeding at subsequent dental check-ups, and t...
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Plaque Formation and Marginal Gingivitis Associated with Restorative Materials
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Use of Antioxidants in Oral Healthcare
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Use of a Water Flosser For Interdental Cleaning
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Dysfunction Prompts Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment
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Interdisciplinary Approach for Esthetic Management of an Adult Patient with Reverse Articulation
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Uncommon Crown-Root Fracture Treated with Adhesive Tooth Fragment Reattachment: 7 Years of Follow-up
This article reports a case of an uncomplicated crown-root fracture in the permanent maxillary right central incisor of a young patient who received treatment with adhesive tooth fragment reattachment...
