Estimation and Correlation of MMP-8 Levels in GCF and Serum with Wound Healing and Clinical Outcomes of Coronally Advanced Flap and Sub-Epithelial Connective Tissue Graft for Root Coverage - A Controlled Clinical Trial
Background and objectives: The success of any surgical procedure is predominately infl uenced by the pattern of its wound healing. The objective of the present study was to assess gingival crevicular fl uid (GCF) and serum matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) levels during the early healing phase of root coverage procedures. MMP-8 levels on days four and seven were correlated with the wound healing index (WHI) to evaluate the presence of MMP-8 during early post-surgical wound healing after root coverage procedures. Materials and method: Fifteen isolated maxillary Miller’s Class I/Class II...
Autores: Ankita Jha, Joann P. George, Greeshma Chandrashekhar,
The 1st International Academy of Periodontology Research Conference (IAPRC) was successfully held in Giessen, Germany from on October 2-4. The objectives of the IAPRC were: to examine the state of the art in periodontal research, to encourage new scientific collaborations and to develop new directions for research. Eighty-five invited delegates from 18 countries (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Egypt, Finland Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sweden,...
Introduction: Periodontitis is a chronic infection affecting the supporting tissues of the teeth which, if left untreated, eventually leads to tooth loss. Various grafting materials and barrier membranes have been used to repair periodontal intraosseous lesions. It has been shown that chitosan, a natural polymer, has potential to be used for periodontal tissue regeneration. Thus, it is possible that chitosan, in conjunction with bone grafting, might have good potential to be used for...
Background and objectives: The success of any surgical procedure is predominately infl uenced by the pattern of its wound healing. The objective of the present study was to assess gingival crevicular fl uid (GCF) and serum matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) levels during the early healing phase of root coverage procedures. MMP-8 levels on days four and seven were correlated with the wound healing index (WHI) to evaluate the presence of MMP-8 during early post-surgical wound healing after root...
Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to compare the clinical outcomes, radiometric indices (antigonial index and mental index) before and after non- surgical treatment of chronic periodontitis in postmenopausal osteoporotic women receiving alendronate (ALN) and Lepidium sativum either singly or combined. Material and methods: The study was conducted on 45 postmenopausal osteoporotic women with chronic periodontitis. The study population was divided randomly and equally into three groups:...
A 47-year-old Caucasian male presented with a radiolucent area around the apical region of an implant placed using the socket shield technique. A second surgical procedure was performed to curette the lesion and fi ll the defect with a xenogeneic bone graft. Twenty months after implant placement and 10 months after the second surgery, there was no sign of recurrence of the lesion and radiographic evaluation was consistent with new bone formation in the region. Thus, although numerous studies...
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the interrelationship between salivary levels of human neutrophil antimicrobial peptides (AMP) 1-3 (HNP 1-3), LL-37 and periodontitis in individuals with and without type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Methods: Eighty individuals were enrolled and grouped as follows: Group I: 20 healthy individuals, Group II: 20 systemically healthy individuals with chronic periodontitis (CP), Group III: 20 individuals with T2DM only and Group IV: 20 individuals T2DM and CP....
Background: Occlusal trauma, defi ned as an injury to the tooth or implant supporting tissues, is a resultant of parafunctional habits such as bruxism. It has been shown to accelerate periodontal breakdown and also contribute to implant complications, thereby adversely affecting the long-term success of periodontal and implant therapy. This literature review aims to discuss the effects of bruxism on periodontal and implant treatment. In addition, the effectiveness of occlusal splints to manage...
