Cyclosporin-Induced Gingival Enlargement in a Periodontitis Patient With Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Case Report.

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting mucous membranes and skin, with potential life-threatening risks. It is typically characterized by blisters within the oral cavity with or without subsequent skin involvement. Given the importance of timely intervention, dental professionals are responsible for diagnosing this condition, as prompt detection and intervention greatly influence the disease progression and prognosis.

Leveraging Dental Visits for Systemic Health: Diabetes Screening and Referral Compliance in Periodontitis Patients in Malaysia.

: Opportunistic diabetes screening in dental clinics is an innovative strategy with significant public health implications. : This prospective observational study assessed diabetes risk and referral compliance among periodontitis patients using the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) and capillary fasting blood glucose (cFBG). Patients with FINDRISC ≥ 11 and/or cFBG ≥ 5.

Effect of Metal Artifacts in Cone-beam Computed Tomography on Accuracy of Implant Placement by Static and Dynamic Computer- Assisted Implant Surgery: An In Vitro Study.

Purpose: This study evaluates the impact of metal artifacts in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) on the accuracy of static and dynamic computer-assisted implant surgery (CAIS) techniques.

Materials And Methods: An implant was placed on each of thirty 3D-printed models embedded with Cobalt-Chrome strips to simulate metal artifacts by Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM), utilizing these CAIS techniques: radiographic template (RT) (n=10), radiographic markers (RM) (n=10), and dynamic navigation (DN) (n=10). Trueness and precision were analyzed by comparing 3D global deviation and the difference in implant positions at the neck, apex, depth, and angle in initial planned and final placed scans.

Therapeutic potential of bixin on inflammation: a mini review.

Chronic inflammation is the underlying mechanism for many diseases. Thus, inflammatory signaling pathways are valuable targets for new treatment modalities. Natural products have gained interest as a potential source of bioactive compounds which provide health benefits in combating inflammatory-related diseases.

Exploring the Feasibility of an Online Diabetes Wellness Programme among Periodontitis Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

There were massive interruptions, including patient visits for dietary advice and dental services, during the COVID-19 outbreak. This study assessed the feasibility of an online diabetes wellness programme among periodontitis patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Patients were grouped into the intervention group (IG) and control group (CG).

Validation of a Simplified Digital Periodontal Health Screening Module for General Dental Practitioners.

As a silent disease, individuals at risk of periodontitis are not easily identified until the disease has become severe. Early detection at the community level is essential, especially for general dental practitioners. The aim of this study was to design a comprehensive, user-friendly tool to screen patients' periodontal health at community level and to evaluate users' acceptance of its use.

The effectiveness of miswak (Salvadora persica L. and Azadirachta indica A.Juss.) practices in reducing plaque and gingivitis among adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Salvadora persica L. and Azadirachtaindica A.Juss.

Effectiveness of psychological techniques in dental management for children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic literature review.

Background: A rise in the reported numbers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) highlights the need for dental practitioners to be more familiar with the treatment approaches for these special needs children to ensure comfortable, well-accepted and efficient management while in dental office.

Aim: This paper aimed to acquire a deeper understanding of some of the innovative and best approaches to managing children with ASD in dental settings.

Design: A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane databases, and grey literature based on the PRISMA 2020 statement, using main keywords such as: 'management', 'dental', 'children', and 'Autism Spectrum Disorder'.

Clinical benefits and adverse effects of siwak (S. persica) use on periodontal health: a scoping review of literature.

Background: Siwak is a chewing stick used as an oral hygiene aid associated with Muslim communities across the globe since more than 1500 years ago. Used either exclusively or in conjunction with a regular toothbrush, there is evidence supporting its clinical effectiveness in plaque control, but adverse effects on periodontal health remains inconclusive.

Objective: This study aims to systematically review the wide range of data and literatures related to siwak practice and its effect on periodontal health.

Needs Assessment Towards Development of an Integrated Diabetes-Oral Health Nutrition Education Module: A Qualitative Study.

Introduction: The diabetes mellitus-periodontitis relationship has advocated several strategic management approaches on effective glycaemic control and oral health improvement for diabetic patients and periodontitis patients with diabetes. We aimed to identify the challenges of providing health education to patients with diabetes and/or periodontitis among healthcare professionals and needs for an integrated nutrition-oral health education module.

Methods: This study involved semi-structure in-depth interview with fifteen healthcare professionals from a training hospital focused on: (i) the existing issues and challenges encountered while managing patients for their nutrition and care and (ii) issues related to the current practice among healthcare professionals.

Effectiveness of Pre-procedural Mouth Rinses in Reducing Aerosol Contamination During Periodontal Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review.

Aerosol-producing dental procedures are of concern in the spread of infections, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Periodontal prophylaxis is the most common aerosol-producing procedure conducted in dental practice globally. During COVID-19, many national and international organizations advocated the use of pre-procedural mouth rinsing to prevent the spread of infections from aerosol-generating procedures in the dental setting; however, many questioned the scientific basis for such recommendations.

Development and evaluation of an integrated diabetes-periodontitis nutrition and health education module.

Background: A good understanding of the bi-directional relationship between diabetes and periodontitis is essential to ensure the successful management of both diseases. This study aimed to develop and evaluate an integrated diabetes-periodontitis nutrition and health education module.

Methods: The module was developed as an iterative and review process by five experts in nutrition and dietetics, periodontics, and dental public health.

Effect of vitamin E on periodontitis: Evidence and proposed mechanisms of action.

Background: Periodontitis is a noncommunicable inflammatory disease of the soft tissue and bone surrounding the teeth in the jaw, which affects susceptible individuals with poor oral hygiene. A growing interest has been seen in the use of dietary supplements and natural products for the treatment and prevention of periodontitis. Vitamin E consists of two major groups, namely tocopherols and tocotrienols, which are botanical lipophilic compounds with excellent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Influence of alloying elements on cellular response and in-vitro corrosion behavior of titanium-molybdenum-chromium alloys for implant materials.

Purpose: Not all elements with β-stabilizing properties in titanium alloys are suitable for biomaterial applications, because corrosion and wear processes release the alloying elements to the surrounding tissue. Chromium and molybdenum were selected as the alloying element in this work as to find balance between the strength and modulus of elasticity of β-titanium alloys. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Titanium-10Molybdenum-10Chromium (Ti-10Mo-10Cr), Titanium-10Chromium (Ti-10Cr) and Titanium-10Molybdenum (Ti-10Mo) on the elemental leachability in tissue culture environment and their effect on the viability of human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs).

Composition and Antibacterial Activity of the Essential Oils of Orthosiphon stamineus Benth and Ficus deltoidea Jack against Pathogenic Oral Bacteria.

In this study, the essential oils of Benth and Jack were evaluated for their antibacterial activity against invasive oral pathogens, namely , , , , , and . Chemical composition of the oils was analyzed using gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The antibacterial activity of the oils and their major constituents were investigated using the broth microdilution method (minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC)).