Aim: To report a case series with three clinical protocols to treat combined endodontic- periodontal lesions (EPLs). Materials and methods: EPLs were treated by the same endodontic protocol and allocated in three periodontal treatment groups: Scaling Root Planning (SRP, n=15), SRP associated with Amoxicillin and Metronidazole (SRP+AMX+MET, n=16), and Open Flap Debridement (OFD, n=13). Probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP-%), plaque index...
Aim: To compare effect of vertical internal mattress suturing and continuous independent sling suturing techniques applied in open flap debridement for treatment of periodontitis, on height of interdental papilla and periodontal wound healing in the esthetic zone. Materials and methods: 40 patients having chronic periodontitis were divided randomly into two groups. In test group (n=20) vertical internal mattress sutures and in control group continuous independent sling sutures (n=20) were...
Aim: The study objective was to evaluate the effect of a collagen matrix (CM) in repairing and maintaining tissue thickness in palatal donor areas. Materials and methods: Ten patients requiring multiple root coverage were selected and underwent preoperative cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) (t0) to measure the palatal thickness of premolars. Connective tissue grafting (CTG) was obtained bilaterally from this site, using linear incision. The area was filled with collagen matrix...
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and correlate the levels of Angiopoietin 2 and high sensitivity-C Reactive Protein in Gingival Crevicular Fluid and serum with periodontal clinical parameters in stage III periodontitis with and without type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Methods: This present study of 3 months involved 44 (22 males, 22 females) ageand gender- balanced individuals divided into three groups. Group 1 consisted of 10 healthy individuals, Group 2 had 17 stage III periodontitis...
Aim: The aim of the present study was to find the association between serum vitamin D3 deficiency and stage III periodontitis. The adjunctive benefit of high dose vitamin D3 supplement in periodontal therapy was also evaluated. Methods: Periodontally healthy and diseased individuals (n= 80, age 42.05± 6.7) were included in the study. Serum Vitamin D3 levels were assessed using electro chemiluminescence immunoassay. Vitamin D3 was correlated with full mouth bleeding score and pocket depth...
Background: Pigmentation of the gingiva creates a detrimental impact sometimes in a pleasing smile. Objective: This trial aimed to compare outcomes using diode laser or novel soft tissue ceramic trimming bur for gingival depigmentation. Methods: Patient’s pain, Dummet’s Oral Pigmentation Index (DOPI), Wound healing, surgical time and the cosmetic results achieved were evaluated at baseline, 7th day, 14th day and 1 month. Results: DOPI readings for diode laser technique (DLT) and ceramic bur...
Aim: Hypothyroidism (HT) is an endocrine disorder characterized by insufficient production of thyroid hormones and is associated with alterations in the gastrointestinal microbiome. Periodontitis is characterized by loss of attachment secondary to dysbiotic plaque biofilm. The objective of this retrospective study was to assess the potential association of hypothyroidism and periodontitis. We hypothesized that patients diagnosed with HT would exhibit a greater percentage of teeth with elevated...
Objective: Many biomarkers of periodontal diseases are inflammatory in nature and understandably decrease after non surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT). This may not reflect the true nature of the disease. The aim of the study was to compare the salivary and serum levels of biomarkers more likely associated with bacterial infection and inflammation before and after NSPT. Methodology: 64 were enrolled and grouped based on their periodontal status as group I- periodontally healthy individuals...
Aim: To assess the possible added value of using i-PRF in association with bone replacement graft filling the buccal gap distance at immediately placed dental implant on hard and soft tissues after 6 months observation period. Materials and methods: Sixteen non-smoking periodontally free patients with single non restorable tooth in the esthetic zone were included in the study. Patients were randomly assigned into two groups each of 8 implants, Test group, immediate implant placement and...
