Correspondence to : Ana Paula V. Colombo R. Gal. Dionísio, 60 apt. 804 – Humaitá CEP: 22271-050 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil Email: [email protected] Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the microbiological changes in the subgingival biofilm resulting from systemic or local tetracycline therapy associated with scaling and root planing (SRP) in chronic periodontitis. Thirty p...

OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of a photodisinfection process to that of scaling and root planing (SRP) for non-surgical periodontal treatment. METHODOLOGY Thirty-three subjects with moderate to advanced periodontal disease were randomly treated in one of three study arms with either photodisinfection (PD) alone (Group 1) using a diode laser and photos...

Treponema denticola, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Bacteroides forsythus each possesses an enzyme(s) that hydrolyzes the synthetic substrate benzoyl-DL-arginine-naphthylamide (BANA). The presence of these organisms in a subgingival plaque sample can be determined by the ability of the plaque to hydrolyze BANA. In the present study, we describe the usefulness of the BANA test at various stages o...

BACKGROUND The combination of systemic metronidazole (MTZ) and amoxicillin (AMX) with scaling and root planing (SRP) has shown to be an effective periodontal treatment. However, some essential issues associated with the use of these antibiotics remain unanswered, such as the ideal time of administration during the course of periodontal treatment. Although these agents are often prescribed after...

Context Chronic periodontitis (CP) and diabetes mellitus are associated with increased oxidative damage to DNA with formation of 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG). The aim of this study was to evaluate the change in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) levels of 8-OHdG and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) by 3 months after scaling and root planing (SRP), in CP patients with and without Type II diabete...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and microbiological effects of local application minocycline HCl 2% gel, used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) for treatment of chronic periodontitis (CP). CP is an inflammation of periodontal tissue that is caused mainly by bacterial infection, where periodontal destruction such as loss of attachment and bone destruct...

Introduction: Chlorhexidine in mouthwash or gel is used as an adjunct therapy for periodontal treatment but the effect of using chlorhexidine chip 3 months was unclear. Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate on reduction pocket depth and clinical attachment level gaining patients with periodontitis. Methods: literature search done PUBMED use scaling root planing improving status, especi...

* Research Assistant, Dental Research and Graduate Studies Division; **Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Periodontics Research and Graduate Studies Division, Department of Dentistry; ****Professor and Chairman, Preventive Dentistry and Periodontics Research and Graduate Studies Division, Department of Dentistry – University of Taubaté. *** Assistant Professor, Dental Research and Graduate S...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The existing literature is inconsistent regarding whether there is any additional effect of povidone-iodine (PVP-iodine) as an adjunctive to scaling and root planing, and, if there is an effect, what its size is. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the additional effect of PVP-iodine as an adjunct to scaling and root planing compared with water, saline or no ...

Background: Antimicrobial agent has been effectively used systemically and locally in management of periodontal disease. Local drug has an advantage of higher antimicrobial concentration in subgingival site. Presently large number of herbal product researches in oral use in various from. The study researches neem extract when incorporated in LLD system used as adjunct to scaling and root planin...