objectives: the aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of aloe vera and green tea mouthwash for reducing pain after periodontal pocket reduction surgery. methods: this randomized, split-mouth, double-blind, cross-over clinical trial was carried out on 45 patients between 25 and 50 years of age requiring pocket reduction surgery. patients underwent bilateral surgeries in two sessions. afte...

More than 700 bacterial species are able to colonize the subgingival periodontal pocket of humans. Periodontitis is a multi-factorial chronic inflammatory disease of the periodontium with varying degrees of bone loss. Destruction of periodontium starts by colonization of gram-negative anaerobic microorganisms. Several methods have been used for identifying the involved species. The aim of this ...

The treatment of intrabony defects is a real challenge in molar teeth as it is chronic, slowly progressing disease which needs timely intervention. Periodontal inflammation associated with intrabony defect is not a separate entity as it secondarily affects the pulp causing retrograde pulpitis. However, treatment of these lesions will be complicated due to extensive bone loss. The tooth was endo...

background and aim. the use of certain lasers has been proposed as an adjunctive method in periodontal pocket therapies. the objective of this study was to investigate the effects of nd:yag laser on the clinical periodontal parameters following scaling and root planing (srp) in comparison to spr alone. materials and methods. six adults with moderate to severe chronic periodontitis, each with at...

Several growth factors have been used in tissue regeneration therapy. Here we describe the use of an autologous blood clot combined with gelatin for teeth affected by severe periodontitis and vertical root fracture treated using three oral surgical procedures: periodontal flap surgery, intentional tooth replantation (IR), and tooth autotransplantation. Treatment with a blood clot improved the c...

This study was performed to evaluate oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment. 140 patient (75 females and 65 Males) were selected from Marmara University, Department of orthodontics, undergoing active orthodontic treatment with segmental or full arch appliances under the following phases, i.e., leveling, canine retraction, consolidation and last stage. The patients were divided into 3 major a...

OBJECTIVES This investigation examined current practices of brushing, flossing, and periodic dental visits and their association with periodontal health status. METHODS Data were collected using face-to-face interviews and 40-minute in-home dental examinations with a probability sample of adults 18 years of age or older, having at least one tooth, and living in housing units in the Detroit tr...

background: this study was performed to evaluate periodontal status in patients with cardiovascular disease (cvd) and assessment of periodontal diseases prevalence in these patients. materials and methods: in this cross-sectional study, data on 100 patients were collected with mean age of 51 ± 11 years. the case group included of 50 patients with confirmed cvd who referred to ali-ibn abi talib ...

I t has been estimated that as many as 60 million consumers in the United States have periodontal disease, an estimated 35% ofthe adult population needing care.l It is now possible, utilizing evidence-based technology and supported care, that active periodontal disease with 6 mm of pocket depth or less can be controlled successfully and periodontal health maintained. Pocket depths greater than ...