Researchers aimed to determine if the local application of simvastatin, combined with minimally invasive papilla reflection and root planing, is effective in improving clinical attachment level,...
The aim of the study was to assess whether self-reported oral health and periodontitis in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease differ from those in matched controls without...
This study examined what videos offer patients about peri-implantitis. Researchers also aimed to evaluate the quality of the information presented.
Periodontology 09 December 2022
Application of a sodium hypochlorite-based gel in supportive periodontal therapy
Periodontitis can be triggered by and maintained by periodontal pathogenic biofilm dysbiosis and subsequent destructive inflammatory response.
Periodontology 05 December 2022
According to published literature, putative links between periodontal disease and emotional disorders have been reported.
Periodontology 26 November 2022
Patients' perception of gingival recession, impact on quality of life
Gingival recession has a complex and multifactorial etiology, affects more than 50% of the population. But most patients are not aware of having recessions, as...
Periodontology 17 November 2022
A new genetic approach to identify those at elevated risk of generalized aggressive periodontitis
Multi-locus genetic risk score, which aggregates information from multiple genetic variants, has been widely used in many complex diseases but not yet applied to generalized aggressive periodontitis.
Periodontology 24 October 2022
Dental schools can implement targeted strategies to improve oral health outcomes
A learning health system for dentistry is now feasible, as an increased number of oral health care encounters are captured in electronic health records.
Periodontology 09 October 2022
Is there a correlation between the Mediterranean diet and severe periodontitis?
While many studies have focused on the effects of lifestyle, including physical activity level and blood pressure, there is no data on the oral health impact of the combination of individual...
Periodontology 12 September 2022
Treatment of gingival recessions through collagen membranes in comparison with autologous grafts
Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft (CTG) combined with Coronally Repositioned Flap (CAF) is considered the "gold standard" periodontal treatment for gingival recessions. In research various...
Periodontology 10 August 2022
Evidence-based periodontal plastic surgery: translation of research findings to practice
When talking about recession‐type defects, health, function, and esthetics are very closely interrelated. Such defects may routinely be associated with dentin hypersensitivity, root abrasion,...
Periodontology 05 August 2022
Gingival hyperplasia (GH) is a benign enlargement of the gingiva characterized by its increase in size and volume. Causes of GH vary and include:- accumulation of plaque,- genetic predisposition,-...
Placement of dental implants in the correct tridimensional position produces good results that are maintained over time. However, some esthetic alterations may occur in the hard and soft...
This groundbreaking S3–level clinical practice guideline (1) has been announced today during the press presentation of EuroPerio10, the world’s leading congress in periodontology and implant...
Periodontology 29 June 2022
Oral piercings should be removed to save teeth and gums, urged dental professionals displaying an e-poster at EuroPerio10, the world’s leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry organised by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP)
Our study found that many people with oral piercings had deep pockets and gaps around their teeth, and receding and bleeding gums,” said study author Professor Clemens Walter of University Medicine...
Periodontology 27 June 2022
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by a dysbiotic biofilm in genetically predisposed hosts. It is the sixth most frequent disease in the world, affecting 10% of the population in...
Periodontology 03 June 2022
Periodontal disease is one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases around the world. If untreated, it may lead to loss of tooth-bearing tissue, apical migration of the junctional epithelium,...
Periodontology 27 April 2022
Inter-examiner concordance in periodontal clinical parameters measurements
Authors: Stefano Corbella, Flavio Grimolizzi, Beatrice Zotti, Alice Alberti, Luca Francetti
The term “periodontal disease” define a group of problems affecting the tissues surrounding the tooth, which induce gingival bleeding and retraction of soft tis- sues and may result in bone loss...
Periodontology 14 February 2022
Gingival recession is defined as the apical displacement of the gingival margin with respect to the enamel-cement junction (CEJ), which leads to exposure of the root surface. It affects a significant...
Periodontology 15 December 2021
Screening and monitoring of periodontitis by analyzing the levels of myeloid proteins in saliva
Periodontitis is a very widespread chronic disease, characterized by microbiota-induced inflammation of the supporting tissues of the tooth and can also lead, if neglected, to tooth loss as well as...