The aim of the present controlled clinical study was to compare the clinical response of grafting superporous hydroxyapatite (HAp) granules to superporous HAp blocks in the treatment of human intrabony periodontal defects. Twenty interproximal intrabony osseous defects in 20 healthy, non-smoking subjects diagnosed with chronic periodontitis were included in this study. These twenty subjects wer...

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of smoking on periodontal tissues and halitosis. The study group consisted of 287 individuals. They received full mouth periodontal examinations and measurements of volatile sulfur compounds in mouth. The study group consisted of 76 non-smokers, 63 former smokers and 148 current smokers. The results showed that the mean clinical attachment lev...

PURPOSE Obtaining an answer to the question whether autogenous bone in combination with PRP give a therapeutical effect in the form of periodontal ligament attachment regeneration. Defining the degree of elimination of a convenient environment for subgingival bacterial plaque by reduction of periodontal pocket depth and periodontitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty-six systematically healthy pat...

background and purpose: post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) that cause a sharp drop in job performance and social activities is commonly seen in iranian veterans. identifying the variables involved is important to predict the risk of psychological harms. this study aimed at assessing the relationship between attachment styles and cognitive emotion regulation strategies in veterans with ptsd. ...

background: periodontal subgingival pathogens affect local and systemic immune responses and initiate an acute phase systemic inflammatory response characterized by the release of c-reactive proteins (crps). this study has been carried out to evaluate the serum concentration of crps, which can be used as a marker of periodontal disease as well as a risk indicator for cardiovascular diseases. ma...

Various interventions are used in clinical practice to address insecure or disorganized attachment patterns and attachment disorders. The most common of these are parenting interventions, but not all have a robust empirical evidence base. We undertook a systematic review of randomized trials comparing a parenting intervention with a control, where these used a validated attachment instrument, i...

introduction and objectives: nulliparous women with unplanned pregnancy experience high levels of anxiety, which may adversely affect maternal-fetal attachment. therefore, in this study, we aimed to determine the effect of guided imagery on maternal-fetal attachment in nulliparous women with unplanned pregnancy. materials and methods: in this clinical trial, 67 nulliparous women with unplanned ...

Video feedforward is a solution-focused intervention used to improve desired behaviour. We present two case studies of using video feedforward in reactive attachment disorder. Children with reactive attachment disorder, their caregivers and their clinician completed storyboards of behaviours desired during a 'miracle day' and filmed the individual scenes. These scenes were edited to a prolonged...

1.1 Background Background: The promotion of secure attachment relationships in childhood leads to better outcomes later life (British Psychological Society 2017, Incorporating Attachment Theory into Practice: Clinical Practice Guideline for Psychologists Working with People who have Intellectual Disabilities). Circle Security Parenting Programme (COS-P) provides a clear framework reflecting on ...