Gingival Margin Damage During Supragingival Dental Polishing by Inexperienced Operator-Pilot Study.

Background: Supragingival polishing is a crucial part of nonsurgical periodontal therapy. In recent years, air polishing has been used for this purpose, introducing different polishing powders. The purpose of the following study was to investigate the damage to the gingival margin during air polishing by an inexperienced operator.

Clinical Improvement and P63-Deficiency Correction in OLP Patients After Photobiomodulation.

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with the formation of symptomatic lesions in the mouth. P63 is essential for epidermal development and regeneration. Weak expression of this protein has been shown in OLP lesions.

Guided Biofilm Therapy for Management of "Desquamative Gingivitis"-Clinical Cases.

Desquamative gingivitis is a clinical manifestation often associated with various mucocutaneous disorders, characterized by red, painful, and friable gingiva. It is predominantly seen in middle-aged to elderly females and is typically linked to autoimmune conditions such as lichen planus, pemphigoid, and pemphigus, among others. Due to the chronic pain and difficulty in maintaining personal oral hygiene, professional care becomes crucial.

Temperature limits during irradiation in laser-assisted treatment of peri-implantitis - labo-ratory research.

Introduction: Peri-implantitis is a relatively new and difficult disease that is becoming more common. Of the different therapeutic options to manage this condition, lasers show certain advantages over other therapeutic alternatives because of their antibacterial potential.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate the temperature rise of implant surfaces, soft tissues, and bone during irradiation with diode, CO2, and Er:YAG lasers.

Randomised controlled trial comparing the clinical effectiveness of mouthwashes based on essential oils, chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide and prebiotic in gingivitis treatment.

Aim: The present clinical study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of 5 types of mouthwash based on different active substances.

Materials And Methods: The study included 180 patients divided into 6 groups of 30 patients, each group rinsing with one of the following types of mouthwash based on: essential oils, combination of essential oils and 0.12% chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide (0.

A Comparative Clinical Study of Er:YAG Laser and Hand Instruments in the Treatment of Moderate Chronic Periodontitis.

Introduction: Moderate chronic periodontitis is the most common periodontal disease. The treatment of this condition should aim at achieving a biocompatible root surface and decontamination of the pocket, thereby restoring the health status.

Aim: In the present study, the aim was to examine the clinical effectiveness of fibreless Er:YAG laser used for scaling and root planing and to compare it with a conventional treatment with Gracey curettes.

Probiotic candidates among dairy and strains for control of the oral pathogen .

Introduction: The gram-negative bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis is a major causative agent of periodontitis in adults. It is also associated with disorders of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems, rheumatoid arthritis, pancreatic cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) present in the oral cavity or introduced as probiotic preparations can support successful treatment of periodontitis due to their antagonism with the pathogen.

In Vitro Study of Temperature Changes in Pulp Chamber During Root Planing Procedure Using Er:YAG Laser.

Aim: To assess temperature changes at specified time intervals during Er:YAG laser scaling and root planing of surfaces with dental calculus.

Materials And Methods: Fifteen single-rooted teeth with advanced periodontal disease were extracted and fixed in a cylinder thermostat filled with distilled water at constant temperature (35.5°C).

Bactericidal effects of using a fiber-less Er:YAG laser system for treatment of moderate chronic periodontitis: preliminary results.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bactericidal effectiveness of using a fiber-less Er:YAG laser in the first stage of therapy for moderate chronic periodontitis and to compare it with conventional treatment.

Method And Materials: Two quadrants from 20 patients with moderate chronic periodontitis were treated with Gracey curettes (control), and the contralateral two quadrants in each patient were treated using an Er:YAG laser with total power of 1.5W (test).