Probiotic Therapy as an Adjuvant in the Treatment of Periodontal Disease: An Innovative Approach.

: Periodontal inflammation, often linked to oral microbiota dysbiosis dominated by pathogenic bacteria, remains a significant challenge in periodontitis management. Traditional periodontal therapies primarily reduce the bacterial load but fail to restore the microbiota balance. Probiotics offer a promising therapeutic adjunct with their ability to enhance beneficial bacteria.

The Influence of Osteoporosis and Diabetes on Dental Implant Stability: A Pilot Study.

: Dental implants are a reliable solution for tooth loss; however, systemic conditions like osteoporosis and diabetes, which affect bone quality, healing, and stability, underline the importance of understanding their impact on enhanced outcomes. This study evaluated the comparative effects of osteoporosis and diabetes on dental implant stability over 12 months, utilizing objective implant mobility and stability measures. : This prospective cohort study involved 50 patients, divided into 21 with type 2 diabetes and 29 with osteoporosis, with implant stability assessed at 6 and 12 months using Osstell ISQ and Periotest M devices and statistical analysis identifying differences between groups and time intervals at a significance level of < 0.

Laser Technology in Dentistry: From Clinical Applications to Future Innovations.

This narrative review comprehensively synthesizes laser technology's clinical applications, advantages, and limitations in modern dentistry. The review of 67 articles published between 2018 and 2023 highlights the latest advancements, including photobiomodulation (PBM) for enhanced tissue healing and inflammation control, alongside innovative uses in implantology, endodontics, and teeth whitening. The findings underscore the transformative potential of lasers in improving dental treatment precision and patient outcomes while addressing the barriers to their widespread adoption, such as costs and training needs.

Impact of Hormones and Lifestyle on Oral Health During Pregnancy: A Prospective Observational Regression-Based Study.

: This study explores the impact of hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy and lifestyle factors on stomatognathic system (SS) health. The aim is to determine how pregnancy-related hormonal changes and oral hygiene behaviors affect the onset of stomatognathic issues, such as gingival inflammation (GI) and dental erosion (DE). A prospective, observational study was conducted with 100 pregnant women, divided into two groups: Group A (60 women with significant stomatognathic alterations) and Group B (40 women without such alterations).

Correlation between Human Embryo Morphokinetics Observed through Time-Lapse Incubator and Life Birth Rate.

(1) Background: Does the variation in sequential development times of embryos, observed through time-lapse monitoring, between the two study groups play a role in predicting pregnancy success? (2) Methods: The prospective double-arm study was to identify the morphokinetic parameters specific to embryos that were capable of implanting and were conducted on 89 embryos cultured in the Esco Miri time-lapse incubator, divided into two groups: Lot A, consisting of 57 embryos that successfully implanted and resulted in life birth rate (LBR), and Lot B (NLB), comprising 32 embryos that did not implant, leading to a negative beta-hCG outcome. (3) Results: Baseline characteristics, including female age, were not found to be statistically significant ( > 0.01).