Periodontology

W., Couch, E. T., & Ryder, M. I. (2016). The tobacco-using periodontal patient: The role of the dental practitioner in tobacco cessation and periodontal diseases management. Periodontology 2000, 71(1), 52–64. http://doi.org/10.1111/prd.12120 de Geus, J. L., Wambier, L. M., Bortoluzzi, M. C., Loguercio, A. D., Kossatz, S., & Reis, A. (2018). Does smoking habit increase the micronuclei frequency in the oral mucosa of adults compared…

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a condition where respiration stops for an extended period of time during sleep. This is generally caused by excessive relaxation of the soft tissues of the oropharynx and muscles of facial expression and mastication obstructing the airway. It has been theorized that the potentially life threatening Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), directly and indirectly influences Periodontal disease. Literature Review Signs and symptoms of OSAS consist of snoring, abrupt…

SMILE CORRECTION BY GINGIVAL DEPIGMENTATION AND LIP REPOSITIONING A CASE REPORT ABSTRACT Excessive gingival display during smiling (“gummy smile”) with hyperpigmented gums is an esthetic concern for the patients. Gummy smile can be managed by different treatment modalities based on specific diagnosis. This case report demonstrates the management of a 22 years old female patient with the chief complaint of dark gums and excessive gingival display while smiling due to hypertonic lip. Treatment…

Statistical analysis Each defect was considered as a statistical unit. Primary study outcomes were changes in CAL at the six-month evaluation period. Descriptive data that included mean ± standard deviation (SD) were calculated for clinical and radiographic parameters at baseline and 6 months. Following this, the data were subjected to statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon signed rank test for intragroup comparison and the Mann-Whitney U test for intergroup comparison. The level of…

plaque is on their teeth or if they have flossed recently. According to California Dental Association Journal (2014), “oral health is being overlooked in hospitals” (page 683). In June 2014, research was published in The Journal of Clinical Periodontology showing that in 162 clients studied on arrival and then two weeks after their arrival, they had an increase in plaque and gum disease (page 560). It is alarming as a health care provider that doctors, nurses, and other hospital…

or many, the loss of a natural, permanent tooth is overwhelming. If a front tooth is lost, there will be visible gaps when an individual smiles. Frequently, this causes a feeling of self-consciousness, which leads to the purposeful hiding of teeth during a smile or while laughing. Besides cosmetic changes, tooth loss also affects the way an individual speaks and chews; thus, reducing his or her overall quality of life. Unfortunately, even if the tooth loss occurred in an area not directly…

So what kind of bacteria’s are responsible for tooth decay? Well, According to Sigmund Socransky, who is a clinical professor of periodontology at Harvard, there are 600-plus types of bacteria living in our mouth and some of them actively produce toxins to kill the pathogens. Most of the bacteria’s are harmless, some bacteria’s are probiotics and some bacteria aid in the digestion of…

Did you know that maintaining dental hygiene can avoid bad breath, to also avoid pain, and to keep a person's teeth looking good? The career of a dental hygienist is a great career, because it teaches how to care for oral health and it has a big impact on people because it helps keeping a clean and healthy mouth.One might decide to become a dental hygienist when going to a dental office about their teeth needing to be clean the dentist could show things they have to do everyday in the workplace.…

PERIODONTOLOGY LLLT stimulates fibroblasts for faster regeneration of soft tissue, while providing analgesia and a modulation of the inflammatory chemicals that cause pain and discomfort. LLLT when used in conjunction with surgical lasers for treatment such as gingivectomy, periodontitis and periodontal surgery, have shown great promise in achieving improved clinical outcomes. A 2006 study12 showed a statistically significant decrease in pocket depth at 21 and 28 days postsurgery. Moreover,…

The American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology and in dental hygiene schools teach the importance of the association between diabetes and periodontal disease, treatment guidelines. As dental professionals, it is clinically important to assess a patient with known diabetes; a clinical evaluation…