Publications by authors named "Gaia Viglianisi"

Cardiovascular diseases represent the primary worldwide cause of mortality, and periodontitis is the main cause of tooth loss. The incidence of atherosclerotic disease has been reported to be higher in individuals affected by periodontitis than in individuals without, regardless of many common risk factors are present. Various pathogenetic models have been presented to clarify the close correlation between these two diseases.

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Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) represent a significant global health burden due to their potential for malignant transformation and the challenges associated with their diagnosis and treatment. Chemoprevention, an innovative approach aimed at halting or reversing the neoplastic process before full malignancy, has emerged as a promising avenue for mitigating the impact of OPMD and OSCC. The pivotal role of chemopreventive strategies is underscored by the need for effective interventions that go beyond traditional therapies.

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Periodontitis is a persistent inflammation of the soft tissue around the teeth that affects 60% of the population in the globe. The self-maintenance of the inflammatory process can cause periodontal damage from the alveolar bone resorption to tooth loss in order to contrast the effects of periodontitis, the main therapy used is scaling and root planing (SRP). At the same time, studying the physiopathology of periodontitis has shown the possibility of using a local drug delivery system as an adjunctive therapy.

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  • Circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) plays a significant role in cell death and has been implicated in the development of tumors and inflammatory diseases, including periodontitis, which is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting teeth support.
  • Recent studies indicate a correlation between periodontal disease and cfDNA, suggesting that cfDNA could serve as a valuable biomarker for diagnosing and assessing the severity of the disease.
  • Although cfDNA shows promise as a diagnostic and therapeutic target for periodontitis, more research is essential before it can be effectively utilized in clinical settings.
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Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the gums characterized by the degeneration of periodontal ligaments, the formation of periodontal pockets, and the resorption of the alveolar bone, which results in the destruction of the teeth's supporting structure. Periodontitis is caused by the growth of diverse microflora (particularly anaerobes) in the pockets, releasing toxins and enzymes and stimulating the immune system. Various approaches, both local and systemic, have been used to treat periodontitis effectively.

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  • - Periodontitis is an infectious oral disease that damages periodontal tissues and can result in tooth loss, with current treatment strategies still facing challenges, highlighting the need for new personalized therapies.
  • - This study focuses on recent advancements related to oxidative stress biomarkers, particularly the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and their metabolites, in diagnosing and treating periodontitis.
  • - Key antioxidant systems, such as thioredoxin and peroxiredoxin, alongside enzymes like superoxide dismutase and catalase, play vital roles in managing ROS levels and counteracting oxidative stress in periodontal disease.
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Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting about 20-50% of people, worldwide, and manifesting clinically through the detection of gingival inflammation, clinical attachment loss, radiographically assessed resorption of alveolar bone, gingival bleeding upon probing, teeth mobility and their potential loss at advanced stages. It is characterized by a multifactorial etiology, including an imbalance of the oral microbiota, mechanical stress and systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. The current standard treatments for periodontitis include eliminating the microbial pathogens and applying biomaterials to treat the bone defects.

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