Background and Aim: Increased levels of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) and RANKL/OPG (osteoprotegerin) ratio in untreated periodontitis have been presented. However, current knowledge of periodontal treatment on osteoimmunological results is scarce. This study, aims to determine the RANKL, OPG, interleukin-1 beta (β), interleukin-10 levels in gingival crevicular flu...

INTRODUCTION Experimental studies have revealed that nicotine upregulates the expression of receptors of advanced glycation end products and retards fibroblastic cell migration in the gingiva of smokers compared with nonsmokers, thereby inducing a proinflammatory effect. The aim of this study was to review the effect of cigarette smoking on the clinical outcomes of periodontal surgical procedur...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Modeling of periodontal bone regeneration in a large animal enables better examination of the spatial and temporal regulation of osteogenesis and the remodeling of the healing defect. RANK, RANKL and osteoprotegerin (OPG) are known to be important regulators of bone healing. The aim of this study was to create periodontal defects surgically in a large animal model and t...

Root denudation following gingival recessions promotes carious or non-carious cervical lesions with hypersensitivity and esthetic discomfort. To satisfy the immediate demand of the patients, general practitioners used to perform restorative procedures including cervical fillings or bonding techniques (resin-modified restorative glass ionomer, microfin resin composite) to cover the lesion. This ...

Introduction Le Fort I and sagittal split ramus osteotomies are the most commonly performed orthognathic surgery procedures on the maxilla and mandible, respectively. Techniques Despite progress in the techniques, these procedures may still be associated with morbidity, expressed as inflammation, inadequate bony union, periodontal damages or in extreme cases even total bone loss. Discussion...

BACKGROUND There are no published case reports that hematomas occur on the floor of the mouth as a result of periodontal surgery. REPORT These three case reports document post surgical hematoma formation on the floor of the mouth that pose problems with the diagnosis, prognosis, and patient management. All cases involved periodontal surgery where extensive reduction of tori and bony exostoses...

Aim. To report a case with an unusual drainage route of periapical inflammation exiting through the gingival sulcus of an adjacent vital tooth and review probable factors determining the diversity of the discharge routes of periapical inflammation. Summary. An 18-year-old male patient presented with periodontal abscess of tooth 46, which was found to be caused by a periapical cyst with an acute...

BACKGROUND Bisphosphonates are becoming recognized increasingly as having a significant impact on dental therapies. This case report describes adverse clinical sequelae and successful treatment following periodontal surgery in a dental patient receiving bisphosphonate treatment. CASE DESCRIPTION A 78-year-old woman experienced a nonhealing interproximal wound subsequent to a minor periodontal...

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine the effects of nutritional supplements on periodontal health and tooth mobility after surgery. METHODS Patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group who consumed nutritional supplement drinks for 8 weeks, while the placebo group did not receive any such supplements. The gingival index (GI) and tooth mobility were measured at baseline a...

Excessive gingival display space and gingival hyperpigmentation are major concerns for a large number of patients visiting the dentist. Melanin hyperpigmentation usually does not present a medical problem, but patients usually complain of dark gums as unaesthetic. This problem is aggravated in patients with a "gummy smile" or excessive gingival display while smiling. Esthetic periodontal plasti...