AIM This study explored gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) N-terminal telopeptides of type I collagen (NTx) levels in periodontal health, disease and after nonsurgical periodontal therapy along with its association with the clinical parameters. MATERIALS AND METHODS Study comprised of three groups of 10 subjects each: Healthy (Group I), gingivitis (Group II), and periodontitis (Group III), while...

AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of biphasic calcium phosphate (ossifi) and bioactive glass in the treatment of periodontal osseous defects clinically and radiographically and compare them with open-flap debridement. METHODS AND MATERIALS A total of 45 sites in two test groups (test 1, ossifi; test 2, bioactive glass) and a control group (open-flap debridement), in 35 pa...

Dental implants of tinidazole were formulated using poly (ε-caprolactone), a biodegradable polymer and evaluated. Clinical evaluation was carried out in ten patients with acute peridontitis. Various clinical parameters viz., gingival index, plaque score, attachment gain, reduction in pocket depth were evaluated after 10, 20, 30 and 40 days of treatment and compared with placebo as control. Ther...

Subgingival margins are often required for biologic, mechanical, or esthetic reasons. Several investigations have demonstrated that their use is associated with adverse periodontal reactions, such as inflammation or recession. The purpose of this prospective randomized clinical study was to determine if two different subgingival margin designs influence the periodontal parameters and patient pe...

Gingival recession is characterized by the apical migration of the gingival margin, exposing the root surface. Studies have demonstrated several etiological factors for gingival recession such as periodontitis, traumatic toothbrushing, use of oral piercing, and past orthodontic therapy, among others. It might not be possible to identify and quantify the influence of each factor, and gingival re...

Smoking patients show reduction in inflammatory clinical signs that might be associated with local vasoconstriction and increased gingival epithelial thickness. The aim of the paper was to evaluate the thickness of the marginal gingival oral epithelium in smokers and non-smokers. Twelve biopsies were obtained from three different groups. Group I: non-smokers with gingivitis, group II: smokers a...

OBJECTIVE To determine the oral treatment needs of a sample of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the Community of Madrid (Spain). PATIENTS AND METHODS A cross-sectional epidemiological study was carried out with a sample of 64 patients who were aged 25 to 77 years. They were distributed into homogeneous age groups: < 46 years, 46-54 years and > 54 years. In order to evaluate the o...

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...

ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Essential oils compared to chlorhexidine with respect to plaque and parameters of gingival inflammation: a systematic review. Van Leeuwen MPC, Slot DE, Van der Weijden GA. J Periodontol 2011 Feb;82(2):174-94. Epub 2010 Nov 2. REVIEWER Anthony L. Neely, DDS, MDentSc, PhD. PURPOSE/QUESTION To determine whether essential oil mouthwash is comparable t...