AIM To compare the success rate of balloon catheter dilatation of the nasolacrimal duct with probing and irrigation as primary treatment for congenital dacryostenosis. METHODS Charts of all children who were operated on for the first time for congenital dacryostenosis during the years 2004 to 2006 were analysed and the outcomes compared. Surgical success was defined as absence of epiphora and...

PURPOSE We report a simple and effective method of identifying the medial cut end of lower canalicular laceration cases. METHODS Twenty-seven eyes with lower canalicular lacerations as a result of trauma were involved in the study. Surgery was performed within 48 hours after injury for canalicular reconstruction. Upper canalicular probing was utilized to identify the medial cut end of deep ca...

There is little material in the literature that compares biological width measurements in periapical and bite-wings radiographs with clinical measurements. The purpose of this study was to compare measurements of biological width taken by three different methods which are frequently used for planning periodontal surgery - periapical radiograph, bite-wing radiograph and transperiodontal probing ...

AIMS The aim of this clinical trial was to compare clinical and biochemical healing outcomes following ultrasonic mechanical instrumentation versus ultrasonic mechanical instrumentation associated with topical subgingival application of amino acids and sodium hyaluronate gel. METHODS Eleven systemically healthy subjects with moderate-severe chronic periodontitis, who had four sites with pocke...

Background: Probing of the periodontal pocket is an essential part diagnosis disease and 15-77% untreated patients experience pain during probing. Therefore, objective this study to evaluate perceived by with dental plaque-induced gingivitis chronic periodontitis probing main includes evaluation relationship between gingival inflammatory parameters. Material Methods: A total 475 participants we...

statement of problem: fixed orthodontic appliances in the oral cavity make tooth cleaning procedures more complicated. objectives: this study aimed to compare the efficacy of computerized oral hygiene instruction with verbal technique among fixed orthodontic patients referred to the evening clinic of orthodontics of shiraz dental school. materials and methods: a single-blind study was performed...

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...

background and aims. recent reports suggest that some of the risk factors for periodontal disease are similar to those of certain systemic diseases, and that periodontal disease itself may be a risk factor for some systemic diseases. therefore, the present study investigated the association of markers of metabolic control and systemic inflammation in diabetics with the extent and severity of pe...

OBJECTIVE Our objective was to compare the results of probing with and without endoscopy in cases of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction without prior probing. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis on 2 non-randomized cohorts, 36 simple soundings (group 1) and 36 soundings with endoscope (group 2), between January 2011 and January 2013. Both groups were similar in age and had no prev...

The treatment of chronic periodontitis consists of conventional mechanical debridement and removal of plaque and calculus'. Topical NSAIDs could be used to complement the therapy as an adjunct to resolve the inflammatory process and clinical signs of the disease more rapidly. A randomized clinical trial was performed on 33 systemically healthy patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis, aged...