Publications by authors named "M F N Feres"
Keratinized Tissue Grafting May Prevent Peri-implantitis: A Case Series.
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent
October 2024
Background: The necessity of a minimum volume of keratinized tissue around implants to maintain tissue stability remains a matter of debate. The aim of this case series is to showcase the outcome and long-term maintenance of dental implants that received soft tissue augmentation.
Case Presentation: Three cases of second stage following dental implant placement were evaluated for amount of keratinized tissue.
Aim: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) hold significant potential in guiding clinical decision making, yet their utilization in periodontal trials has been limited. This systematic review aimed to critically synthesize and analyse qualitative studies that evaluated the knowledge and impact of periodontitis and its treatment on patients' lives, as well as their motivations, expectations and experiences in seeking treatment.
Materials And Methods: Six databases were searched up to March 2024 for qualitative studies on periodontitis patients.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate how gender affects the outcomes of periodontal treatment by analyzing data from eight randomized controlled trials (RCTs) conducted in Brazil, the U.S., and Germany.
- Researchers compared clinical parameters between men and women diagnosed with severe forms of periodontitis before and one year after receiving treatment.
- Results showed that men had slightly worse clinical responses compared to women, but these differences were minimal and didn't seem clinically important, indicating that further research on gender influences in periodontal treatment is warranted.
Article Synopsis
- Researchers are studying photodynamic therapy (PDT) as a treatment for infections caused by complex bacterial structures called biofilms, but its effectiveness hasn't been confirmed in multi-species models.
- This study tested the combination of methylene blue (MB) and red LED light on subgingival biofilms, resulting in a significant reduction in bacterial activity and overall count compared to controls.
- Both the LED treatment alone and the combination with MB effectively lowered the metabolic activity of bacteria and the total number of bacteria in the biofilms, but the composition of the bacterial communities remained similar across the different treatment groups.
Aim: Metronidazole (MTZ) is an antimicrobial agent used to treat anaerobic infections. It has been hypothesized that MTZ may also have anti-inflammatory properties, but the evidence is limited and has not been previously reviewed. Thus, this scoping review aimed to answer the following question: "What is the evidence supporting anti-inflammatory properties of metronidazole that are not mediated by its antimicrobial effects?"
Methods: A scoping review was conducted according to the PRISMA-ScR statement.