background tracking various biomarkers in serum, gingival crevicular fluid (gcf), and saliva has been introduced as a diagnostic tool for periodontal disease detection. objectives the aim of this study was to compare salivary lactate dehydrogenase (ldh) levels in subjects with periodontal disease and levels in subjects without periodontal disease. conclusions salivary ldh levels can be used as ...

This study evaluated the success rates of 50 full-arch maxillary and/or mandibular implant supported fixed complete dentures. After a mean follow-up time of 42.1 month, 269 implants remained in function corresponding to cumulative implant success rates of 85.2% with an absolute success rate of 90.6% (269/297 implants). This study suggested that higher implant failure rates might be associated w...

This case report describes the interdisciplinary treatment of a 32-year-old female patient showing protrusive profile, a Class I canine relationship complicated with multiple missing teeth, extruded upper left first molar, exaggerated curve of Spee, generalized bone loss and an endoperio lesion involving lower left first premolar. After achieving a complete control of active periodontal disease...

Recent studies have uncovered novel mechanisms underlying the breakdown of periodontal host-microbe homeostasis, which can precipitate dysbiosis and periodontitis in susceptible hosts. Dysbiotic microbial communities of keystone pathogens and pathobionts are thought to exhibit synergistic virulence whereby not only can they endure the host response but can also thrive by exploiting tissue-destr...

The flap design according Karaca et al., used during surgery for removal of impacted third molars prevents complications related to 2 molar periodontal status [125]. Suarez et al. believe that this design influences healing primary [122]. This prevents wound dehiscence and evaluated the suture technique to achieve this closure to Sanchis et al. [124], believe that primary closure avoids drainin...

This article presents an overview of common and/or significant diseases of the oral cavity that the family physician is likely to encounter, with an emphasis on pathogenesis, recognition, complications, and management. Topics reviewed include the sequelae of dental caries, periodontal disease, and trauma. Prevention and early intervention strategies are emphasized. Recent updates and practical ...

Fusion or synodontia is a union of two or more than two developing teeth. Commonly fusion occurs between teeth of the same dentition, mixed dentition, or between normal and supernumerary teeth. Fused primary teeth present with several clinical problems like caries, periodontal problem, arch asymmetry, delayed eruption, ectopic eruption of succedaneous teeth, aesthetic, and other complications. ...