background tracking various biomarkers in serum, gingival crevicular fluid (gcf), and saliva has been introduced as a diagnostic tool for periodontal disease detection. objectives the aim of this study was to compare salivary lactate dehydrogenase (ldh) levels in subjects with periodontal disease and levels in subjects without periodontal disease. conclusions salivary ldh levels can be used as ...

Volume 3 Diagnosis and Risk Prediction of Periodontal Diseases Presents a comprehensive discussion of the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, risk indicators and factors, individual risk profiles, and epidemiology of periodontal diseases. Considers periodontal diseases as a possible risk factor for systemic diseases and presents current and future trends in the management of periodontal diseases...

A sequence of interrelated steps is inherent to effective periodontal treatment: early and accurate diagnosis, comprehensive treatment, and continued periodontal maintenance and monitoring. A primary goal of periodontal therapy is to reduce the burden of pathogenic bacteria and thereby reduce the potential for progressive inflammation and recurrence of disease. Emerging evidence of possible per...

 The Comprehensive Periodontal Therapy Statement provides an overview of the components that should constitute efficient and effective periodontal treatment, including: o Scope of periodontal therapy o Periodontal evaluation o Establishing a diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan o Informed consent and patient records o Treatment procedures o Evaluation of therapy o Factors modifying results...

Periodontal pocketing, attachment loss, bone loss, and subgingival inflammation are among the clinical signs of periodontitis. Periodontal pockets and subgingival inflammation give evidence of actual periodontal infection, whereas attachment loss and bone loss are symptoms of former periodontitis that has caused tissue destruction in the past. Several clinical or radiographic methods are used t...

A periodontal abscess is a localized, purulent infection involving a greater dimension of the gum tissue, extending apically and adjacent to a periodontal pocket. The periodontal abscess is the third most common dental emergency, representing 6-14%of all dental emergencies.The periodontal abscess can be classified depending on their course, number, location and etiological criteria. Etiology of...

the actual relationship between periodontal and pulpal disease was first described by simring and goldberg in 1964. since then, the term “perio-endo” lesion has been used to describe lesions due to inflammatory products found in varying degrees in both the periodontium and the pulpal tissues. the pulp and periodontium have embryonic, anatomic and functional inter-relationships. the simultaneous...