Evaluation of the accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography image segmentation of isolated tooth roots based on the dynamic threshold method by Sha Su, Yu-meng Liu, Li-ping Zhan, Si-yuan Gao, Cai He, Qing Zhang, Xiao-feng Huang

“…Abstract Objective Accurate quantification of the root surface area (RSA) plays a decisive role in the advancement of periodontal, orthodontic, and restorative treatment modalities. …”
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Antimicrobial and Pro-Osteogenic Coaxially Electrospun Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles-Polycaprolactone /Parathyroid Hormone-Polycaprolactone Composite Barrier Membrane for Guided Bo... by Dong Y, Yao L, Cai L, Jin M, Forouzanfar T, Wu L, Liu J, Wu G

“…Furthermore, both the in-vivo and in-vitro studies demonstrated that high dosage of PTH promoted pro-osteogenicity of the membrane to improve bone regeneration efficacy with the presence of MgONPs.Conclusion: The new composite membrane is a promising approach to enhance bone regeneration in periodontitis or peri-implantitis patients with large-volume bone defects.Keywords: antibacterial property, pro-osteogenicity, coaxially electrospun, barrier membrane, guided bone regeneration…”
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Dental Treatment Needs of Male Inmates in Relation to the Analysis of Medical Databases by Rafał Korkosz, Agata Trzcionka, Dagmara Mączkowiak, Maksymilian Kiełbratowski, Anna Kuśka-Kiełbratowska, Mansur Rahnama, Marta Tanasiewicz

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Conhecimentos e opiniões de uma população em relação aos métodos alternativos de higiene bucal em atividades de extensão by Lúcia Coelho Garcia Pereira, Fernando Accorsi Orosco, Alessandra Silva Borges, Bruna Caldeira de Paula, Greyce Maria Pires Faquim, Tathiane Ferreira Prado

“…<p>O biofilme dentário é um dos principais fatores etiológicos das doenças cárie e periodontal. Uma das tentativas para que a população carente mantenha de alguma forma o controle do biofilme dental é incentivar o emprego de métodos alternativos de higiene bucal, quando não há acesso aos meios tradicionais existentes. …”
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Phytochemical analysis and cytotoxic effects of kelulut and acacia honey on human gingival fibroblast cells in vitro by Ansari, Moeez

“…This range of viability in both the honey samples can be used to further examine other medically beneficial effects of KH and AH on HGF and other periodontal cells.…”
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Fabrication And Characterization Of Eco-Friendly Denture Adhesive Filled With Starches For Dental Application by Hilmi, Bazli

“…The EFDAs incorporated with peppermint oil and tea tree oil were inhibiting the growth of C. albicans, S. aureus and E. coli microorganisms and the EFDA samples were also non-toxic to the periodontal ligament fibroblasts (PDLFs) up to day four. …”
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A two-arm, randomised feasibility trial using link workers to improve dental visiting in people with severe mental illness: a protocol paper by Claire Hilton, Abigail Morris, Girvan Burnside, Rebecca Harris, Vishal R. Aggarwal, Sarah Procter, Robert Griffiths, Paul French, Louise Laverty, Fiona Lobban, Katherine Berry, David Shiers, Rebecca Golby, Fanni Fazekas, Kyriakos Valemis, Antonia Perry, Connie Newens, Eirian Kerry, Pauline Mupinga, Efstathia Gkioni, Christopher Lodge, Alison Dawber, Emma Elliott, Farah Lunat, Jasper Palmier-Claus

“…Abstract Background People with severe mental illness (e.g. psychosis, bipolar disorder) experience poor oral health compared to the general population as shown by more decayed, missing and filled teeth and a higher prevalence of periodontal disease. Attending dental services allows treatment of oral health problems and support for prevention. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification of Host Genes Required for Toxicity of Bacterial Cytolethal Distending Toxin in a Yeast Model by Siriyod Denmongkholchai, Siriyod Denmongkholchai, Prashant Katare, Prashant Katare, Sarocha Choochuay, Panida Thanyasrisung, Keiko Tsuruda, Motoyuki Sugai, Motoyuki Sugai, Skorn Mongkolsuk, Oranart Matangkasombut, Oranart Matangkasombut

“…BackgroundAggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, a periodontal pathogen, secretes a cytolethal distending toxin (AaCDT) that causes host cell cycle arrest and cell death. …”
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Influence of probiotics on the periodontium, the oral microbiota and the immune response during orthodontic treatment in adolescent and adult patients (ProMB Trial): study protocol... by Corinna L. Seidel, Roman G. Gerlach, Matthias Weider, Theresa Wölfel, Vincent Schwarz, Armin Ströbel, Helga Schmetzer, Christian Bogdan, Lina Gölz

“…However, oral hygiene is complicated by appliances, and prior studies indicate that they may trigger oral inflammation and dysbiosis of the oral microbiota, especially during the first 3 months after insertion, and, thus, may present a risk for inflammatory oral diseases. In recent periodontal therapeutic studies, probiotics have been applied to improve clinical parameters and reduce local inflammation. …”
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CORRELATIONS BETWEEN TRAP 5 BIOMARKER LEVELS AND THE EXISTENCE OF PERIAPICAL LESIONS IN THE ENT CANCER PATIENT by Cristina Antohi, Anca Melian, Yllka Decolli, Cristina Gena Dascalu, Roxana Mihaela Popescu, Bogdan Ionut Dobrovat, Gianina Bandol, Dragos Iancu, Greta Alexe, Gianina Dodi, Danisia Haba

“…Objectives: The aim of this study was to was to count the number of endo-periodontal lesions in ENT cancer patients, as all patients included in the study will benefit from radio and chemotherapy. …”
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Comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis on physical health conditions in lesbian- and bisexual-identified women compared with heterosexual-identified women by Lena Haarmann, Ann-Kristin Folkerts, Emma Lieker, Kai Eichert, Marlene Neidlinger, Ina Monsef, Nicole Skoetz, Birgit Träuble, Elke Kalbe

“…Furthermore, evidence of higher prevalence in sexual minority compared to heterosexual women was found for back pain, headaches/migraines, hepatitis B/C, periodontitis, urinary tract infections, and acne. In contrast, bisexual women had lower cancer rates. …”
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The Importance of Periodic Dental Control in the Oral Health Status of Elderly Patients by Michael Janto, Raluca Iurcov, Cristian Marius Daina, Alina Cristiana Venter, Corina Lacramioara Suteu, Monica Sabau, Dana Badau, Lucia Georgeta Daina

“…When undergoing odontal and endodontic examination, 60% of the respondents who go to the dentist as required suffer from periodontal disease, and 50% of them suffer from class I and II edentation. …”
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Photodynamic Therapy with Aminolevulinic Acid Enhances the Cellular Activity of Cells Cultured on Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix Membranes Used in Periodontology by Morena Petrini, Emira D’Amico, Tania Vanessa Pierfelice, Gitana Maria Aceto, Maryia Karaban, Pietro Felice, Adriano Piattelli, Antonio Barone, Giovanna Iezzi

“…We hypothesized that the addition of ALAD-PDT to PADMMs could enhance more rapid healing and decrease the risks connected with bacterial invasion. In periodontal surgery, PADMMs are inserted after a full-thickness flap elevation between the bone and the flap. …”
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Is Laser Therapy an Adjuvant in the Treatment of Peri-Implant Mucositis? A Randomized Clinical Trial by Luminița Lazăr, Timea Dakó, Izabella-Éva Mureșan, Mircea Suciu, George-Alexandru Maftei, Monica Tatarciuc, Ana-Petra Lazăr

“…The aim of this study was to determine the advantages and limitations of laser therapy as an adjuvant in the treatment of peri-implant mucositis. (2) Methods: A total of 42 patients with at least 2 implants situated in different hemiarches were included in this study and divided into two groups: G1 (received laser therapy) and G2 (no laser therapy). Periodontal health status indices were recorded at the initial moment (T0), and all patients underwent non-surgical debridement therapy accompanied by oral hygiene training. …”
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Effect of local application of bone morphogenetic protein -2 on experimental tooth movement and biological remodeling in rats by Menglin Wang, Menglin Wang, Jiadong Fan, Aoao Wang, Xiang Jin, Zhenbao Zhang, Xiantong Hu, Le Liu, Yantao Zhao, Yantao Zhao, Yantao Zhao, Yantao Zhao, Yanfeng Li, Yanfeng Li

“…Background: This study attempts to detect the potential effects of local bone morphogenetic protein -2 (BMP-2) on orthodontic tooth movement and periodontal tissue remodeling.Methods: Forty adult SD rats were randomly divided into four groups: blank control group, unilateral injection of BMP-2 on the pressure side or tension side of orthodontic teeth and bilateral injection of BMP-2. …”
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Effective contribution ratio of the molar during sequential distalization using clear aligners and micro-implant anchorage: a finite element study by Xulin Liu, Junjie Wu, Yuxun Cheng, Jie Gao, Yi Wen, Yubohan Zhang, Houzhuo Luo, Zuolin Jin, Yanning Ma

“…Methods Finite element models were established to simulate the CAs, microimplants, upper dentition, periodontal ligament (PDL), and alveolar bone. In group set I, the 2nd molars underwent a distal movement of 0.25 mm in group set II, the 1st molars were distalized by 0.25 mm after the 2nd molars had been placed to a target position. …”
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Outer membrane vesicles of Porphyromonas gingivalis trigger NLRP3 inflammasome and induce neuroinflammation, tau phosphorylation, and memory dysfunction in mice by Ting Gong, Ting Gong, Ting Gong, Qi Chen, Qi Chen, Qi Chen, Hongchen Mao, Hongchen Mao, Hongchen Mao, Yao Zhang, Yao Zhang, Yao Zhang, Huan Ren, Huan Ren, Huan Ren, Mengmeng Xu, Mengmeng Xu, Mengmeng Xu, Hong Chen, Hong Chen, Hong Chen, Deqin Yang, Deqin Yang, Deqin Yang

“…BackgroundPorphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), the keystone pathogen in chronic periodontitis, is reported to initiate Alzheimer’s disease pathologies in preclinical studies. …”
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Preparación de películas mucoadhesivas de complejos de polielectrólitos para la liberación de diacetato de clorhexidina by Ayla Carolina Vea-Barragán, Nydia Alejandra Castillo-Martínez, Aracely Serrano-Medina, Eduardo Alberto López-Maldonado, Samuel Guillermo Meléndez-López, José Manuel Cornejo-Bravo

“…Las películas estudiadas muestran características adecuadas para la liberación de diacetato de clorhexidina, demostrando la inhibición del crecimiento de microrganismos patógenos por lo que tiene potencial para utilizarse en el tratamiento de pacientes con infecciones bucales tales como gingivitis y enfermedad periodontal.…”
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Complement receptor C5aR1 on osteoblasts regulates osteoclastogenesis in experimental postmenopausal osteoporosis by Jasmin Maria Bülow, Nikolai Renz, Melanie Haffner-Luntzer, Verena Fischer, Astrid Schoppa, Jan Tuckermann, Jörg Köhl, Jörg Köhl, Markus Huber-Lang, Anita Ignatius

“…In recent years, evidence has accumulated that the complement system, an integral part of innate immunity, may be involved in the regulation of bone homeostasis as well as inflammatory bone loss, for example, in rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis. Complement may also contribute to osteoporosis development, but investigation of the mechanism is limited. …”
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The principle of choosing treatment plan for the affected teeth after removal of previous restorations based on the endodontic and periapical situation by HE Yunjiao, ZHAO Xiao, YANG Fan, ZHANG Xiao, WANG Xiaoyan, LIU Yunsong

“…For the teeth with excessively large defects or extremely poor periodontal conditions, extraction is recommended. The author refined the above recommendations into a set of treatment procedures, aiming to provide a reference for the selection of treatment options for teeth after removal of previous restorations.…”
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