Peri-implant clinical profile and subgingival yeasts carriage among cigarette-smokers with peri-implant mucositis.

Background: The present observational clinical investigation is based on the hypothesis that subgingival yeast carriage (SYC) is higher in cigarette-smokers with peri-implant mucositis (PM) than non-smokers with and without PM.

Objective: The aim was to assess peri-implant clinical profile and SYC among cigarette-smokers with PM.

Methodology: Participants were divided into four groups: Group-1-Cigarette-smokers with PM; Group-2-Cigarette-smokers without PM; Group-3-Non-smokers with PM; and Group-4-Non-smokers without PM.

Subgingival Yeasts Species Amongst Smokers and Nonsmokers With Peri-implantitis.

Background: There is a dearth of studies that have assessed yeast species in the subgingival biofilm (SB) samples collected from smokers and nonsmokers with peri-implantitis. This study assesses peri-implant clinical and radiographic profiles and yeasts species in the subgingival SB of cigarette smokers and nonsmokers with peri-implantitis.

Methods: Participants were divided into 3 groups: group 1, cigarette smokers with peri-implantitis; group 2, nonsmokers with peri-implantitis; and group 3, nonsmokers without peri-implantitis.

Bibliometric analysis of Saudi dental journals from time of inception to 2023.

Objective: To describe the patterns of authorship, collaboration, study type, specialty, and funding status of articles published in Saudi dental journals.

Methods: All articles published in Saudi dental journals in English from their inception to 31st December 2023 were identified. The following data were extracted using pre-pilot forms: publication date, number of articles, study type, authorship patterns, nature of collaboration, article specialty, and funding status.

Evaluation of Periodontal Clinicoradiographic Status and Whol Salivary Prostaglandin E2 Levels among Users of Water Pipe and Cigarettes.

Purpose: The objective was to evaluate the periodontal clinicoradiographic status and whole salivary prostaglandin E2 (PgE2) levels among users of water pipe and cigarettes.

Materials And Methods: Demographic data, duration of smoking (pack years), and familial history of smoking were recorded using a questionnaire. Participants were allocated into three groups based on their smoking status: group 1: self-reported cigarette smokers (CS); group 2: self-reported water-pipe-users; and group 3: non-smokers.

Clinical and Radiographic Status and PISF Levels of PGE2 Around Cement and Screw Retained Implants.

Background: The aim was to assess the peri-implant clinicoradiographic status and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) levels in peri-implant sulcular fluid (PISF) samples collected from individuals with cement-retained and crew-retained implants.

Methods: In this observational study, participants with cement-retained and screw-retained implants were enrolled. A questionnaire was utilized to gather demographic information and assess the educational background of the participants.

Retention of Mandibular Complete Overdentures using Mini Dental Implants (Ø < 3 mm) and Standard Diameter Implants (Ø > 3mm): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.

Purpose: The objective of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess randomised controlled trials (RCTs) which assessed the efficacy of mini dental implants (MDIs) and standard-diameter implants (SDIs) in retaining mandibular overdentures (MO).

Materials And Methods: The focused question was "Is there a difference in the mechanical stability between MDIs and SDIs in retaining MO?" Indexed databases were searched up to and including November 2023 using different keywords. Boolean operators were used during the search.

An in vitro evaluation of 2 methods for retrieving fractured abutment screw fragments from the intaglio of 4 different implant systems.

Statement Of Problem: When an abutment screw fractures, there is no standardized technique for retrieving it from the intaglio of the dental implant.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to assess the relative efficacy of a commercially available screw fragment retrieval kit with a range of standard dental instruments in regard to success and retrieval time. In addition, the effects of other variables on the success rate of screw fragment retrieval and the retrieval time required were also investigated.

Do adjunctive statins improve periodontal treatment outcomes in patients with chronic periodontitis?

Data sources Medline-PubMed, Scopus and Embase databases.Study selection Controlled clinical trials studies with at least one month follow-up that utilised locally or systemically delivered statins as a sole adjunctive treatment to mechanical periodontal therapy in patients diagnosed with chronic or aggressive periodontitis were included. Selection was carried out independently by two reviewers.

Non-pharmacological pain relief during orthodontic treatment.

Unlabelled: Data sourcesA comprehensive literature search in all languages was carried out. Cochrane Oral Health's Information Specialist searched the following databases: Cochrane Oral Health's Trials Register (till 6 October 2016), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library, 2016, Issue 9), MEDLINE Ovid (1946 till October 6th, 2016), Embase Ovid (1980 till October 6th, 2016) and EThOS (till October 6th, 2016). ClinicalTrials.