Objective: The aim of the study was to compare salivary IgA and gingival crevicular fluid levels in caries active free subjects. Methods: carried out on 40 subjects divided into two groups, Group I free, (DMFT =0) II active, >10). Saliva samples were obtained plaque index, volume flow rate determined. S. mutans lactobacillus determined by culture. concentrations saliva using ELISA. Data ...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this pilot study was to investigate associations between IL-6 and COX-2 expression in gingival biopsies and both clinical diagnosis and genotypes in the IL-6 and COX-2 genes. DESIGN A case-control study included 41 gingival biopsies obtained from Caucasian patients grouped according to clinical diagnosis of gingival health (n = 10), gingivitis (n = 15) or chronic periodo...

PURPOSE To evaluate and compare peri-implant health, marginal bone loss and success of immediate and delayed implant placement for rehabilitation with full-arch fixed prostheses. MATERIAL AND METHODS The present study was a prospective, randomized, single-blind, clinical preliminary trial. Patients were randomized into two treatment groups. In Group A implants were placed immediately post-ext...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of oral hygiene instruction media on periodontal health in hearing impaired children over a period of three months. The study was carried out among 66 hearing impaired children (aged 6-10 years). The children were randomly divided into 4 groups by oral hygiene instruction media type: video presentation group, illustrated book group, ...

OBJECTIVES In dentistry, the results of in vivo studies on drugs, dental fillings or prostheses are routinely evaluated based on selected oral cavity environment parameters at specific time points. Such evaluation may be confounded by ongoing changes in the oral cavity environment induced by diet, drug use, stress and other factors. The study aimed to confirm oral cavity environment changeabili...

introduction: osteoporosis and periodontal diseases are both multifactorial and are mostly associated with aging. the aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between osteoporosis and periodontal diseases. materials and methods: in this analytical/cross-sectional study, periodontal examinations were carried out on 98 women who had undergone bone mass densitometry. of these cases, cons...

BACKGROUND Habitual khat chewing is a widespread male habit in Southern Arabia and East Africa. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Khat chewing on oral hygiene and periodontal health status among Yemeni male khat chewers. MATERIAL AND METHODS This case- control study included 310 khat chewers, aged 20-65 years, and 72 age- and gender- matched non-chewers as controls. Periodonta...

Purpose. To evaluate the effects of a novel mouth rinse containing 0.07% high bioavailable cetylpyridinium chloride (Crest Pro-Health Rinse) on the development of gingivitis and plaque versus a placebo control over a period of 6 months. Methods. This was a randomized, 6-month, placebo-controlled, parallel groups, double -blind, single center clinical trial. One hundred thirty-nine generally hea...

Tooth wear (attrition, erosion and abrasion) is perceived internationally as a growing problem .The loss of tooth substance at the cementoenamel junction because of causes other than dental caries has been identified as non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) or cervical wear. NCCLs can lead to hypersensitivity, plaque retention, pulpal involvement, root fracture and aesthetic problems. Hence stud...