Assessment of Wound Healing Using MMP-8 Levels in GCF of Diabetics With Chronic Periodontitis After Diode Laser Assisted Flap Surgery.

Background: Inflammatory cytokines like Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) are associated with the destruction observed in periodontal disease (3). There has been evidence of significant increases in MMP levels in patients with systemic disorders, such as Diabetes Mellitus (DM), which is associated with microvascular complications, causing increased MMP activity, directly or indirectly, due to oxidative stress. Objective: The aim of this study was conducted in order to assess wound healing using MMP-8 levels in GCF of diabetics with chronic periodontitis after diode laser assisted flap surgery.

Assessment of Wound Healing Using MMP-8 Levels in GCF of Diabetics With Chronic Periodontitis After Diode Laser Assisted Flap Surgery.

Background: Inflammatory cytokines like Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) are associated with the destruction observed in periodontal disease. There has been evidence of significant increases in MMP levels in patients with systemic disorders, such as Diabetes Mellitus (DM), which is associated with microvascular complications, causing increased MMP activity, directly or indirectly, due to oxidative stress.

Objective: The aim of this study was conducted in order to assess wound healing using MMP-8 levels in GCF of diabetics with chronic periodontitis after diode laser assisted flap surgery.

Role of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on leptin levels and total antioxidant capacity in chronic generalised periodontitis patients - A clinical trial.

Introduction: Periodontitis causes oxidative stress and reduce total antioxidant levels. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment on leptin levels and total antioxidant capacity in chronic periodontitis.

Materials And Methods: A total of 35 chronic periodontitis (ChP) patients and 35 systemically and periodontal healthy subjects were enrolled in this study.

Efficacy of Preprocedural Boric Acid Mouthrinse in Reducing Viable Bacteria in Dental Aerosols Produced during Ultrasonic Scaling.

Introduction: Aerosols and droplets contaminated with bacteria and blood are produced during ultrasonic scaling. Measures to control aerosol contamination in dental clinics are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of preprocedural boric acid (BA) mouthrinse in reducing bacterial contamination in dental aerosols generated during ultrasonic scaling.

Evaluation of a curcumin-containing mucoadhesive film for periodontal postsurgical pain control.

Background: Management of pain and discomfort is important to make the postoperative period as pleasant as possible. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are traditionally prescribed; however, they are associated with numerous side effects. As a result, nutraceuticals such as curcumin are widely used for its well-known safety and medicinal values.

Salivary free hemoglobin and lactate dehydrogenase as biomarkers for periodontal disease in smokers.

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to compare levels of the biomarkers lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and free hemoglobin in the saliva of different groups of smokers for early diagnosis of periodontitis and their clinical relevance for use as a screening tool.

Method And Materials: Eighty cigarette smokers were divided into light (< 10 cigarettes/day) moderate (10 to 19 cigarettes/day) and heavy (≥ 20 cigarettes/day) smokers. Stimulated saliva samples were obtained by the expectoration method and evaluated for LDH and free hemoglobin levels.

Long-term effect of CD2 (Inersan) and/or doxycycline in aggressive periodontitis.

Context: The over usage and broad use of antibiotics resulted in the emergence of resistant microorganisms to the drugs which also disturb the indigenous microflora, which include the in the oral cavity. Hence, it is preferred to avoid the use of antibiotics.

Aims: The hypothesis tested in this study was that 14 days of treatment with CD2 lozenges, CD2 with oral doxycycline, or doxycycline alone would have a beneficial effect on periodontal health after 5 months.

Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Regeneration of Intrabony Defects: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is an autologous non-transfusional hemo-component with a high concentration of platelets. It incorporates leukocytes, platelets, and growth factors within the dense fibrin matrix and can be used as healing biomaterial. This study assesses the adjunctive use of PRF in regenerative management of intrabony defects in comparison with open flap debridement (OFD).

Labial-cervical-vertical groove: A silent killer-Treatment of an intrabony defect due to it with platelet rich fibrin.

A 47-year-old male patient reported to the Department of Periodontology, with a chief complaint of pus discharge from maxillary left central incisors with dull intermittent pain. On clinical examination, a localized gingival inflammation was present with soft edematous tissue with the accumulation of plaque and calculus with #11 and #21. Periodontal examination depicts a periodontal pocket depth of 11 mm on mesial aspect and 8 mm on midbuccal aspect of #21 with no mobility.

Management of chronic luxated central incisor with hopeless prognosis.

Traumatic injuries are the most studied yet most challenging for a dentist. Extrusive luxation injuries are usually managed by repositioning tooth in the original position and pulp sensibility is evaluated at regular periodic intervals. However, when injuries are chronic, tooth is necrotic with compromised periodontal support, treatment is a challenge.

The Morphometrical and Histopathological Changes which were Observed after Topical Ozone Therapy on an Exophytic Fibrous Gingival Lesion: A Case Report.

We are presenting 2 cases where ozone therapy was used in the form of ozonated oil on an exophytic fibrous gingival lesion. A 42-years female patient was selected, who presented with a mild to moderately painful, exophytic, fibrous lesion on the upper anterior gingiva. This gingival lesion was treated with 2ml of ozonated oil, thrice daily for one week.

Cytomorphometric analysis of the gingival epithelium in type 2 diabetic patients with and without smoking habit.

Background: It has been shown that cigarette smoking as well as diabetes mellitus can produce cytomorphometric alterations in oral epithelial cells with the significant increase in the nuclear area (NA) and significant decrease in the cytoplasmic/nuclear ratio in comparison to healthy control. However, the synergistic effect of tobacco smoking and diabetes on the morphology of gingival epithelial cells is not been explored until date.

Aim: This study was carried out to investigate the effects of diabetes and the synergistic effects of smoking and diabetes on the cytomorphometry of gingival epithelium.

Evaluation of the effect of probiotic (inersan®) alone, combination of probiotic with doxycycline and doxycycline alone on aggressive periodontitis - a clinical and microbiological study.

Introduction: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of a probiotic (Inersan®) alone, a combination of the probiotic with doxycycline and doxycycline alone on aggressive periodontitis patients.

Methods: Thirty patients who satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were assigned to one of the above mentioned three groups by using block randomization. The clinical and the microbiological parameters were recorded on day 0, at 2 weeks and at 2 months.

Frenectomy: a review with the reports of surgical techniques.

The frenum is a mucous membrane fold that attaches the lip and the cheek to the alveolar mucosa, the gingiva, and the underlying periosteum. The frena may jeopardize the gingival health when they are attached too closely to the gingival margin, either due to an interference in the plaque control or due to a muscle pull. In addition to this, the maxillary frenum may present aesthetic problems or compromise the orthodontic result in the midline diastema cases, thus causing a recurrence after the treatment.

Cytomegalovirus occurrence in chronic periodontitis and in carcinoma of the cervix: an exploratory study.

Aims: To explore the following in a group of carcinoma cervix patients with chronic periodontitis: The possible association of the Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) in chronic periodontitis and carcinoma of the cervix by examining the presence of HCMV (Human Cytomegalovirus) in saliva, Gingival Crevicular Fluid (G.C.F.

Comparative evaluation of a bioabsorbable collagen membrane and connective tissue graft in the treatment of localized gingival recession: A clinical study.

Background: Gingival recession (GR) can result in root sensitivity, esthetic concern to the patient, and predilection to root caries. The purpose of this randomized clinical study was to evaluate (1) the effect of guided tissue regeneration (GTR) procedure using a bioabsorbable collagen membrane, in comparison to autogenous subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) for root coverage in localized gingival recession defects; and (2) the change in width of keratinized gingiva following these two procedures.

Materials And Methods: A total of 10 cases, showing at least two localized Miller's Class I or Class II gingival recession, participated in this study.