This article presents the interdisciplinary management of a severe alveolar ridge defect to enable optimal implant placement and minimally invasive dentistry for an optimal functional and esthetic outcome. To attain the best esthetic and biologic results for implant placement, an interdisciplinary approach was used to synergistically combine orthodontics, periodontics, and restorative dentistry...

In February 2008 the European Academy of Periodontology (EAP), a standing committee of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), invited seventy-three researchers and clinical experts from Europe and overseas for a 5-day consensus meeting on “Contemporary Periodontics.” Five working sessions covered the topics “Innovations in Periodontal Practice,” “Periodontal Tissue Engineering and Reg...

Abstract Background The enrollment of international periodontal students in U.S. dental schools has been increasing recent years. Interest applying to a periodontics specialty program may differ between U.S and school graduates. purpose this study is assess, from the perspective residents, (1) factors that interest apply programs (2) differences background Methods A 20-question survey was sent ...

Relevance . The onset of periodontal pathogen resistance to systemic antibiotics revealed a new direction in periodontics. characteristics local drug delivery systems allow for prolonged impact on pocket microbiota. Materials and methods non-interventional study was carried out by an analytical review Russian international scientific publications independent clinical laboratory research databas...

Hydroxyapatite has been widely used as bone graft materials in periodontics. However, hydroxyapatite is still considered costly, and many of them are imported. manufacturers from natural sources could be an affordable alternative for periodontal regeneration therapy. Pugilina cochlidium Babylonia spirata, L the with high calcium carbonate. The two clamshells easily found Indonesia but their usa...

Background: Periodontal disease is a chronic infection of the periodontium affecting the soft and mineralized tissues surrounding the teeth. Numerous therapeutic strategies have been aimed at eradication of the pathogens responsible for periodontal disease, including antimicrobial therapy both systemic and local. Objectives: 1. To compare local and systemic delivery of antimicrobial agents 2. T...

Various forms of antioxidants have been introduced as an approach to fight dental d iseases and improve general gingival health. Th is article focuses on the classificat ion of antioxidants and the link between oxidative stress and periodontal disease.

A customized treatment plan is important to reach results that will satisfy the patient providing esthetics, function, and long-term stability. This type of oral rehabilitation requires professionals from different dental specialties where communication is a major key point. Digital Smile Design allows the practitioners to plan and discuss the patient's condition to establish the proper treatme...

Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent disease which is caused mostly by dental plaque or biofilm which later calcified to form dental calculus.Early detection of calculus and its removal thus plays a pivotal role in preventing the progression of periodontal disease.There are currently a plethora of novel modalities in the detection as well as removal of dental calculus.Thispaper will...