OBJECTIVE The aim of this investigation was to assess the comparative gingivitis and plaque reduction efficacy of a leading oscillating-rotating power toothbrush and a recently introduced sonic toothbrush in adults with gingivitis. METHODS This was a 12-week, randomized and controlled, parallel group, examiner-blind, single-center clinical study of 130 adults with pre-existing gingivitis and ...

Gingivitis is an inflammatory destructive disease mainly caused by microbial plaques. Gram-positive and gram-negative bacilli or cocci have been isolated from dental plaque and gingivitis. This study was going to isolate and characterize the pathogenic bacteria from gingival of 100 patients with oral gingivitis. Enriched and specific media used for isolation of bacteria. Identification of isola...

mervi gürsoy. Pregnancy and periodontium – a clinical, microbiological, and enzymological approach via a longitudinal study. Department of Periodontology and the Postgraduate School of Oral Health Science (PeGaSOS), Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku / Anaerobe Reference Laboratory, National Public Health Institute (KTL); currently National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) / Biom...

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan with high molecular weight found abundantly in the extracellular matrix of soft periodontal tissues. HA has anti-bacterial & anti-inflammatory action periodontitis gingivitis. It plausible that administration to diseased sites beneficial during healing as well post-surgical healing, thus aiding management disease. Data gathered from clinical evide...

Gingival lesions not induced by plaque are common and can help explain the many different periodontal tissue reactions observed. Gingival inflammation sometimes differs from that of routine plaque-associated gingival diseases and often presents distinctive clinical features. (Holmstrup, 1999a). The causes of non-plaque-induced gingival diseases include bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, g...

Wegener’s granulomatosis (WG) is an autoimmune disease, which particularly affects the upper respiratory pathways, lungs and kidney. Oral mucosal involvement presents in around 5%--10% of cases and may be the first disease symptom. Predominant manifestation is granulomatous gingivitis erythematous papules; mucosal necrosis and non-specific ulcers with or without impact on adjacent structures. C...

Phytotherapy is used as an additional therapeutic method of treatment for gingivitis and periodontal disease. Besides its therapeutic effects, it has a role in improving general immunity. Herbs and their extracts have antimicrobial, antioxidative and antiinflammatory effects. Aim of this review article is to give a basic overview of usage of herbal species in treatment of periodontal disease. B...

This paper reviews some of the commonly used indices for measurement of gingivitis and periodontal disease. Periodontal disease should be measured using loss of attachment, not pocket depth. The reliability of several of the indices has been tested. Calibration and training of examiners seems to be an absolute requirement for a satisfactory inter-examiner reliability. Gingival and periodontal d...

Background: Periodontal diseases are among the most frequent diseases affecting children and adolescents. These include gingivitis, localized or generalized aggressive periodontitis (a.k.a., early onset periodontitis which includes generalized or localized prepubertal periodontitis and juvenile periodontitis) and periodontal diseases associated with systemic disorders. The best approach to mana...

conclusions this study indicated that there are major indicators affecting oral health status and it was believed that current study results and suggestions can pave the way for health care planners and policymakers. results the obtained results showed that the average dmft was 7.91 ± 3.78 and one third of the students had symptoms of gingival inflammation, whereas only five percent of them did...