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Showing 1 to 20 of 39 for “"Periodontics and Periodontology"”.
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Healing Following Periodontal Reconstructive Surgery : Surgical Implantation of a Collagen Matrix or Demineralized Freeze-dried Bone Allograft
… was evaluated in a preclinical (collagen) and a clinical (DFDB A) study.</p> <p>Contralateral periodontal fenestration defects in 7 beagle dogs were used to evaluate the effect of a collagen matrix on periodontal healing. The defects (6x4 mm) were created through the buccal cortical plates …
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An In Vivo Perfusion Apparatus for Studies on Gingival Disease : Assessment by a Perfusion of Nonspecific Proteolytic Enzymes
… first molar) on one side with tap water and trypan blue. Localization of the solution delivered and minimal histological changes due to the presence of the apparatus was demonstrated on these animals. A 1% solution of trypsin was perfused on the experimental area of one animal for one day …
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The Effects of Topically Applied Citric Acid on Periodontally Diseased Root Surfaces
… diseased root surfaces. Recently Register (1973) and Register and Burdick (1975) have reported accelerated reattachment and cementogenesis when citric acid was applied to surgically created root surface defects. There are apparently no reports in the literature regarding the effects of citric acid …
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Changes of the Marginal Periodontium as a Result of Labial Tooth Movement in Monkeys
… (Macaca nemistrina). Oral health was established and exploratory surgery was performed to assess the level of the connective tissue attachment and marginal bone. Measurements of the gingival margin and mucogingival junction were taken and orthodontic forces were applied. The central incisors were …
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The Effect of Glucose on Neutrophilic Phagocytosis
… (Loma Linda University School of Dentistry), and contaminated with bacteria. Varying concentrations of pure glucose were added to this mixture to observe the effect of the glucose on in vitro neutrophilic phagocytosis. As the glucose levels increased a statistically significant suppression was …
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New Attachment of Connective Tissues to Human Teeth Involved in Chronic Periodontal Disease : A Histologic Study
… of the healing surgical wound. Register (1973) and Register and Burdick (1975) have reported accelerated reattachment and cementogenesis when citric acid was applied to surgically created root surfaces. Recently Crigger et al (1978) utilizing citric acid has reported new attachment in surgically …
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Histologic Probe Position in Treated and Untreated Human Periodontal Tissues
… during probing of untreated periodontal pockets and periodontal pockets treated with oral hygiene and root planing. Human, condemned, single rooted teeth with buccal probing pocket depth at least 6 mm were used. Two groups of specimens were included; 12 untreated teeth from 6 patients and 15 …
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The Effect of Mechanical Plaque Control on the Clinical Parameters of Human Periodontal Disease
… periodontal tissues as a result of supragingival and subsequent subgingival plaque control attempts without any associated supra- or subgingival instrumentation and root planing.</p> <p>Seven patients with moderate to severe periodontitis were finally selected for the study. Measurements were made …
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Dental implant maintenance: measuring confidence and collaboration
… life. This study utilized an educational course and before and after course surveys to observe differences in dental providers in regards to confidence performing dental implant maintenance, changes in collaboration, and utilization of the new 2018 AAP classifications on dental implants.</p> …
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Assessment of Human Alveolar Bone Density by Using Volumetric CT Machine
… sites using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and compared the measurements to those of quantitative computed tomography (QCT) and subjective bone density evaluation. Sixty-two designated implant sites in 9 human cadavers jaws were used. Indicator rods, 2 mm in diameter, were placed in all …
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A pilot study: Periodontal risk factor screening tool for certified Diabetes care education specialists
… bidirectional link between uncontrolled diabetes and untreated periodontal disease. Controlling periodontal infection plays an essential role in the overall management of diabetes. This study explored an interprofessional (IP) collaboration between Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists …
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The impact of powered toothbrushing on patients with Diabetes
… periodontal therapy can help manage diabetes and that powered toothbrushes promote better home care. However, there is no literature making the connection whether powered toothbrushes could assist in blood glucose management in diabetic patients. The primary aim for this study was to evaluate …
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Treatment of Periodontal Furcation Defects
… review of the literature on treatment and prognosis of periodontal furcation lesions. In addition, it describes a surgical technique designed to accomplish bone regeneration in class II furcation defects, together with the rationale for the development of this procedure. Results of …
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Differential Stimulation of Monocytes to Secrete Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor by Lipopolysaccharide of Periodontal Pathogens
… LPS is a potent activator of cells of the immune and inflammatory systems, including macrophages, monocytes, and endothelial cells, and contributes to systemic changes known as septic shock. Each LPS molecule has three regions: oligosaccharide, core, and lipid A. Oligosaccharide is exposed on the …
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Activity of Epithelial Defensin HBD-3 Against a Periodontal Pathogen
… there are two types of defensins, alpha (α) and beta (β). Human neutrophils contain four α-defensins known as Human Neutrophil Peptide (HNP) 1-4. Epithelial cells produce four β-defensins known as Human Beta Defensin (HBD) 1-4. Gram-negative anaerobic bacteria that are associated with …
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Interleukin-6 Levels in Generalized and Localized Aggressive Periodontitis Patients
AbstractINTERLEUKIN-6 LEVELS IN GENERALIZED AND LOCALIZED AGGRESSIVE PERIODONTITIS PATIENTSBy Bindu Reddy, D.D.S.A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science at the Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Commonwealth University, 2004Major …
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Statins Regulate IL-1β - Induced RANKL and OPG Production by Human Gingival Fibroblasts
… are widely used agents for lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk for a heart attack. Recent data suggest that statins influence bone metabolic activity by stimulating new bone formation both in vivo and in vitro. Bone resorption in periodontitis, an inflammatory disease, is orchestrated by …
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Effect of Methamphetamine on Gingival Fibroblast Production of Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and -9 and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1 and -2 In Vitro
… "METH mouth" characterized by rampant caries and periodontitis. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) produced by gingival fibroblasts degrade the extracellular matrix (ECM) and play an important role in periodontitis and oral cancer metastasis. There is no information on effects of METH on …
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Pain Experienced by Patients during Periodontal Recall Treatment
… of pain experienced by patients during probing and debridement; 2) if the treating hygienists could estimate the degree of pain experienced by the patients; and 3) if the patients' pain responses could be predicted by factors such as the patients' age, gender, number of residual periodontal …
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Pronthocyanidin-Rich Cranberry-FractionInduced Alteration of Periodontal Pathogen Lipopolysaccharide Functions
… berry fruit native to North America and exhibits numerous beneficial properties for human health, such as inhibition of human cancer cell line proliferation and prevention of urinary tract colonization by bacterial pathogens. The proanthocyanidin rich cranberry fraction has long been …
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