Reflex Gastroesophageal Disorders and Functional Dyspepsia: Potential Confounding Variables for the Progression of Chronic Periodontitis: A Clinical Study.

Aim: To probe into the possible connection between gastroesophageal reflux disorders (GERDs) and functionally occurring dyspepsia as a factor raising the risk of chronic periodontitis.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 40 patients with chronic periodontitis with age group between 40-60 years. The test group included 20 people diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to the Montreal Definition and Classification agreement, and chronic periodontitis.

Treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity using low-level laser therapy and 5% potassium nitrate: A randomized, controlled, three arm parallel clinical study.

Aim: The present randomized study was aimed to compare the efficacy 5% potassium nitrate (KNO) toothpaste, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and LLLT with 5% KNO toothpaste in the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity (DH).

Materials And Methods: Total of 45 patients complaining of DH with visual analog scale (VAS) score being ≥2 were recruited and were divided into three groups. Group A was treated with 5% KNO toothpaste, Group B using LLLT along with the application of 5% KNO toothpaste, and Group C using LLLT alone.

Assessment of Periodontal Health Status in Smokers and Smokeless Tobacco Users: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Oral smokeless tobacco consumption has been considered as a major risk factor for oral cancer, its role as a risk factor for periodontal disease is less well documented when compared to that of relationship between smoking and periodontal disease.

Aim: The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to evaluate the effect of various forms of tobacco consumption i.e.

Association of yoga practice and serum cortisol levels in chronic periodontitis patients with stress-related anxiety and depression.

Aim: Reducing the psychosocial stress by various methods can improve overall health, and yoga is now considered as an easily available alternative method. The present cross-sectional pilot study was conducted mainly to find the association of yoga practice with periodontal disease by measuring serum cortisol levels.

Materials And Methods: A total of 70 subjects with age range of 35-60 years suffering with chronic periodontitis were divided into group I (with stress), group II (without stress), and group III (practicing yoga).

Evaluation of Periodontal Risk in Adult Patients using Two Different Risk Assessment Models - A Pilot Study.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the periodontal risk of individuals using periodontal risk assessment (PRA) model and modified PRA model.

Materials And Methods: A total of 50 patients with chronic periodontitis, age 30-60 years were selected randomly and charting of the periodontal status was performed and those who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. Parameters recorded were- percentage of sites with bleeding on probing (BOP), number of sites with pocket depths (PD) ≥ 5mm, number of the teeth lost, bone loss (BL)/age ratio, Clinical attachment loss(CAL)/age ratio, diabetic and smoking status, dental status, systemic factors like diabetes were assessed.