objective: an association between poor oral health and chronic lung disease has recently been reported. the purpose of this study was to explore this potential association between asthma and periodontal disease. materials and methods: this is a descriptive case controlled study. the samples were selected from patients referred to respiratory disease clinic in a hospital in tehran, iran. the stu...

The recent focus on the potential link between periodontal and cardiovascular disease (PD and CVD) is part of the larger renewed interest on the role of infection and inflammation in the etiology of atherosclerosis a inflammatory process affecting the periodontium, the tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth. The process usually starts with an inflammatory process of the gum (gingivitis) b...

although periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease but some factors of acute inflammation phase are involved in this disease among which is the c-reactive protein (crp). to minimize its effects, anti-inflammatory drugs or non-pharmacological approaches such as oral hygiene is recommended. crp can also be used for the prediction and early detection of periodontal disease. the aim of the pr...

statement of the problem subgingival irrigation with an antimicrobial agent after scaling and root planing (srp) is assumed to be able to kill the bacteria left behind after mechanical debridement. 3% h2o2 is used in the treatment of periodontal disease and it has been shown effective in killing anaerobic pathogens. purpose the aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effects of subgingiv...

background and aims. changes in the balance of sexual hormones during pregnancy decrease gingival crevicular fluid levels of interleukin-6 and the resistance of gingival tissue against inflammations. hormonal contraceptives are agents that are based on the effects of gestational hormones and simulate a state of pregnancy; therefore, they prevent ovulation. this study evaluates the effect of the...

objective:  to assess whether non-surgical periodontal treatment is associated with changes in serological markers of systemic inflammation. materials and methods: thirty-five systemically healthy subjects with severe generalized periodontitis meeting the inclusion criteria participated in a four-month single blind interventional trial of which thirty-two completed the study. periodontal parame...

Background/Aim: The objective of this research was to evaluate the level oral hygiene, prevalence caries, and condition soft tissues in children adolescents referred for their first orthodontic examination. Material Methods: conducted at Department Orthodontics Sarajevo University - Faculty Dentistry with Dental Clinical Center. A total 300 patients mixed permanent dentition who were examinatio...

Background: The global prevalence of periodontal disease in adults is estimated up to 60-90%. Thus, development new methods for diagnosis and treatment periodontitis with their approbation on animal models important. Aim: To create an experimental model rats the best possible simulation clinical manifestations humans according current understanding etiology pathogenesis this disease. Methods: e...