Psychosocial aspects of periodontal disease diagnosis and treatment: A qualitative study.

Aims: Patient-reported outcomes have attracted interest as there has been a shift from clinician-centric endpoints. This qualitative study aimed to develop an understanding of the psychosocial impact of periodontitis and its treatment.

Materials And Methods: Fourteen adults were asked to document their experiences of untreated periodontitis and non-surgical periodontal therapy at a university clinic, using written or audio-recorded diaries.

Ultrasonic margin preparation for fixed prosthodontics: a pilot study.

Purpose:   Atraumatic, oscillating ultrasonic instruments have recently been developed for prosthodontic margin finishing. This in vitro observational pilot study aimed to compare the condition of crown preparation margins finished using new ultrasonic instruments with margins finished with conventional rotary instruments.

Methods:   Two extracted human canine teeth were prepared for crowns.