Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth caused by groups of specific microorganisms. The concept that localized problem sites may be treated by local drug delivery appears attractive as the antimicrobial agent is delivered within periodontal pockets and the therapy is targeted on specific pathogenic microorganisms. Local delivery of antimicrobial agents u...

The aim of this study was to investigate, by means of histological and histomorphometric analysis, the effects of 24% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) gel in periodontal tissue when used in combination with conventional periodontal treatment. Periodontitis was induced in the 2nd upper left permanent molars of 45 male Wistar rats by means of ligature. After 5 weeks, this was removed and de...

OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to investigate the clearance of PVP-iodine applied as a gel or solution in periodontal pockets. METHODS Teeth of 12 subjects with at least eight periodontal pockets of �5 mm probing depth were isolated with a rubber dam to allow contamination-free access to the pockets. In each subject, three pockets were filled with PVP-iodine gel (10%) and three with PVPiod...

Purpose: To describe a protocol for the immediate placement of implant into infected alveolar socket. Materials & Method: A total number of 40 implants were placed immediately into extraction socket. The periapical conditions were different in all the cases (acute, endodontic and periodontal infection). Great care has been taken in debridement of the socket and extraction of tooth /teeth, guide...

The most commonly used procedure for root surface debridement is mechanical scaling and planing using hand instruments. Periodontal files are as a part of treatment introduced in subgingivally pockets. difficult lies stablishing an analogy this depth measurement to the probe by PCP 12 corresponding input at same distance. authors present new files, similar Hirschfeld, have been modified with ex...

Periodontists have been experimenting various modalities for regeneration in Aggressive periodontitis with varying degrees of success. Periodontal surgery along with platelet rich fibrin (PRF) has yielded promising results. The purpose of this clinical trial was to evaluate the surgical outcome of an autologous growth factor obtained by sequestering and concentrating platelets by gradient densi...

Periodontitis is a complex disease that involves the loss of attachment around teeth resulting from action of microorganisms and the response of the host to these organisms. The basic treatment of chronic periodontitis is a mechanical debridement of periodontal pockets by Scaling and root planing (SRP) in combination with efficient plaque control. The effectiveness of mechanical debridement of ...

Title: Xenografts and Periodontal Regeneration. Background: The goal of periodontal therapy is to regenerate a functional attachment apparatus. However, the extent of regeneration is variable, and depends on a variety of biologic and procedural factors. In this review, we summarize the current literature describing the use of xenografts for periodontal regeneration. Methods: An electronic searc...