Comparison of two treatment modalities in the management of gingival enlargement during orthodontic treatment: a randomized clinical trial.

Objective: This clinical trial aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of diode laser gingivectomy, conventional gingivectomy, and nonsurgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) in the management of gingival enlargement (GE) during orthodontic treatment.

Materials And Methods: forty-five healthy, orthodontic patients with labial gingival enlargement on the 6 anterior teeth were selected and randomly assigned to one of the groups (Conventional, Laser, and NSPT). Clinical parameters including clinical crown length (CCL) , periodontal pocket depth (PPD), and vertical gingival overgrowth index (vGOi) were recorded at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months.

NSAID chronotherapy after impacted third molar extraction: a randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: Postoperative pain management impacts patients' quality of life and morbidity. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen are widely used for this following a 3-doses-per-day regime. However, pain and inflammation follow a circadian rhythm, and animal models assessing the scheduling of NSAID administration (e.

Local application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft: a randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: To assess the effect of the application of hyaluronic acid (HA) in conjunction with free gingival graft (FGG) on postoperative patient discomfort and wound healing.

Materials And Methods: A total of 24 healthy non-smoker patients requiring FGG were recruited for the study. Subjects were randomly assigned into study groups, local application of HA on both donor and recipient sites and control group, application of normal saline.

Clinical and biological indicators of periodontal disease in obese and non-obese adults with and without bronchial asthma.

Objective: The present study aims to assess clinical and inflammatory parameters as indicators for periodontal disease in obese and non-obese adults with and without bronchial asthma (BA).

Methods: 168 patients visiting the outpatient pulmonary clinics were divided into four groups according to BA and obesity. Obesity was defined by body mass index (BMI) and BA was diagnosed by a pulmonary consultant and being on inhaled asthma medication for at least 12 months.

Dental health status and hygiene in children with cerebral palsy: A matched case-control study.

Background: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are at risk for oral pathology and parafunctional habits, and are reliant on caregivers for oral hygiene.

Aim: To evaluate oral hygiene habits and oral examination findings among a group of children with CP and a healthy age- and gender-matched control group.

Design: A comparative, cross-sectional study, consisting of a questionnaire component and a standard dental examination component, each applied to both groups.

Efficacy of serratiopeptidase after impacted third molar surgery: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Serratiopeptidase has been clinically used in controlling surgical and non-surgical inflammatory conditions. This study was conducted to assess the therapeutic effect of Serratiopeptidase in patients undergoing surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar.

Methods: This randomized clinical trial investigated the efficacy of Serratiopeptidase and Paracetamol after surgical removal of impacted third molar for 5 days (n = 67) as compared with an equivalent dose of placebo and Paracetamol (n = 66).

Clinical and Biological Effects of Adjunctive Photodynamic Therapy in Refractory Periodontitis.

To date, no novel treatment approach is available for optimum outcomes regarding refractory periodontitis. The aim of the present study was to assess the efficiency of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in treating patients diagnosed with refractory periodontitis and compare the clinical and biological outcomes of conventional periodontal treatment with or without adjunctive PDT in these patients, by assessing clinical parameters (plaque index [PI], gingival recession [GR], bleeding on probing [BOP], periodontal probing depth [PPD] and clinical attachment level [CAL]) as well as biological parameters (IL-1β) in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF). Sixteen patients within the age of 30 to 60 years, with a mean age of 40 years old, diagnosed with refractory periodontitis were included.

Gingival Health Around Cervical Carious Lesions Restored with Calcium Silicate-based Cement (Biodentine™) Compared with Glass-ionomer Cement: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Aim: The study aims to assess the gingival health around cervical lesions restored with calcium silicate-based cement (Biodentine™) compared to treatment with glass-ionomer cement (GIC).

Materials And Methods: A total of 28 healthy subjects with carious lesions on the cervical third of the buccal surfaces of posterior teeth (class V-Black's classification) have participated and were distributed over two equal groups. The participants in each group received one type of the tested cements: Biodentine™ or GIC.

Effect of cigarette smoking on subgingival bacteria in healthy subjects and patients with chronic periodontitis.

Background: Cigarette smoking is known to increase the risk of periodontal destruction and developing chronic periodontitis (CP). It is also reported to affect the subgingival bacterial profile among CP patients. However, studies on the effect of smoking on the bacterial profile among healthy subjects are still limited.

The effect of a triclosan/copolymer/fluoride toothpaste on plaque formation, gingivitis, and dentin hypersensitivity: A single-blinded randomized clinical study.

Objective: The daily removal of supragingival dental plaque is a key factor in the prevention of gingivitis. The aim of the study was to compare the gingival health benefits of a triclosan/copolymer/fluoride toothpaste (Colgate Total, a fluoride toothpaste containing an antiseptic) to a commercially available toothpaste containing 0.243% sodium fluoride in a silica base (Colgate Herbal, a conventional fluoride toothpaste with herbal extracts).

Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Periodontitis Among Male Adults Attending a Primary Healthcare Facility in Jordan.

Purpose: To determine the association between periodontitis and a high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (HR-OSA).

Materials And Methods: A sample of 296 males with a mean (±SD) age 40 (8.5) years was selected.

Photodynamic therapy in periodontal and peri-implant diseases.

Objective: In recent years, photodynamic therapy (PDT) using a combination of photosensitizer and laser light source has been used in periodontal therapy. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the current status and use of PDT.

Data Sources: A review of pertinent literature was carried out in PubMED to determine the current position of PDT applications in periodontal and peri-implant diseases.

The relationship between body mass index and periodontitis among postmenopausal women.

Background: Periodontitis and overweight/obesity prevalence are both increasing worldwide. Overweight/obesity has been suggested as a risk factor for developing periodontitis. The aim of this study was to determine the association between obesity and periodontitis among postmenopausal Jordanian women.

Patients' perception of cross-infection prevention in dentistry in Jordan.

Purpose: To explore the public perception of cross-infection prevention methods and their role in disease transmission, among patients attending Jordan University Hospital.

Materials And Methods: A systemic random sample of 310 dental patients with a mean (SD) age of 35.1 (14.

Use of the Arabic version of Oral Health Impact Profile-14 to evaluate the impact of periodontal disease on oral health-related quality of life among Jordanian adults.

We used the short-form of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) to assess the impact of periodontal diseases on the quality of life of Jordanian adults. A systematic random sample of 400 individuals was selected from patients referred to the periodontics clinic at the Dental Teaching Center in Irbid, Jordan. Those willing to participate were examined by specifically trained dentists and requested to complete the Arabic short-form version of the OHIP-14 questionnaire.

Prediction of preterm and low birth weight delivery by maternal periodontal parameters: receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.

In this study we used receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) analysis to comparatively evaluate maternal periodontal parameters to predict preterm (PB) delivery and low birth weight (LBW) delivery among Jordanian women. A total of 277 pregnant women (20 weeks of gestation or less) had periodontal examination at baseline and followed up until delivery. Gestational age and birth weight were retrieved from their medical records.

Furcation entrance dimensions of the first and second mandibular molars among Jordanians.

Purpose: The complexity of molar furcation areas provides a challenge for periodontal treatment that leads to more tooth loss when compared to other tooth types. Furcation entrance dimension (FED) of molar teeth affects treatment outcomes and prognosis considerably. The aim of the present study was to determine the FED in first and second mandibular molars among Jordanian adults and to assess the relationship to gender.

Association between periodontal disease and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women in jordan.

Background: Some studies suggest that females with osteoporosis are at an increased risk of periodontal attachment loss and tooth loss; however, results have varied. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between periodontitis and osteoporosis among postmenopausal Jordanian women.

Methods: This cross-sectional study includes 400 Jordanian postmenopausal women with a mean age of 62.

Diabetes and oral health: doctors' knowledge, perception and practices.

Objectives: To assess Jordanian doctors' knowledge of the connection between diabetes and oral health and assess their willingness to advise their diabetic patients to seek dental treatment and determine the associated factors.

Methods: Data were collected from 164 doctors practising in Jordan using a structured questionnaire. Chi-squared test and regression analyses were conducted to reveal factors influencing the awareness, perception and knowledge of health care professionals regarding diabetes and oral health.

Gingival health and relapse tendency: a prospective study of two types of lower fixed retainers.

Background: Different types and diameters of wire are used in bonded lingual retainers. Some clinicians bond a small diameter multistrand wire to each tooth, while other clinicians bond a large diameter wire to the lingual surfaces of the lower canines.

Aim: To compare the gingival health, plaque accumulation, tooth stability and integrity of multistrand wire and round wire bonded lingual retainers.

Knowledge and awareness about diabetes and periodontal health among Jordanians.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the awareness, perception, sources of information, and knowledge of diabetes mellitus and periodontal health among Jordanians, to examine the factors related to their knowledge, and organize effective education programs. A random sample of 500 diabetic patients was recruited from three hospitals and three comprehensive health centers that represent both urban and rural populations in Jordan between September 25, 2006, and February 20, 2007. Completed questionnaires with the answers were returned by 405 participants (response rate was 81%).

Dental caries experience in patients with aggressive periodontitis compared to those with chronic periodontitis.

Objective: It has been reported that caries prevalence in patients with aggressive periodontitis (ie, juvenile periodontitis) might be higher than that in matched controls. However, the available results are inconclusive. The aim of this study was to assess this relationship by comparing caries experience among subjects with generalized aggressive periodontitis (AgP) and those with chronic periodontitis (CP) and to identify reasons for tooth loss in both groups.

Factors related to utilization of dental services during pregnancy.

Objectives: The purposes of this study were to investigate factors related to utilization of dental services during pregnancy and to assess the extent of mothers' knowledge regarding oral health during pregnancy and its effect on pregnancy outcomes.

Materials And Methods: Cross-sectional data were collected from 625 women using a structured questionnaire mailed to mothers who had given birth in Johnson County, Iowa from August 2001 to March 2002. The survey assessed knowledge, behaviours, attitudes toward dental care during pregnancy, and personal, demographic and pregnancy-related factors.