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Alcohol and Periodontal Disease: A Narrative Review

Dental News and Technology

62270 Abstract The scientific literature dealing with alcohol and alcoholic beverages revealed that these drinks possess an adverse impact on periodontal tissues. Over-dependency on alcohol leads to necrotizing lesions such as necrotizing gingivitis, necrotizing periodontitis, and necrotizing stomatitis.

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Rehabilitation of Patients With Stage IV Advanced Periodontitis: A Review

Dentistry Today

Patients with Stage IV periodontitis are at significant risk of edentulism if they are not treated or receive inadequate care. In 2017, the World Workshop on Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions defined periodontitis based on stage and grade. 1 Stage III and Stage IV describe advanced periodontitis.

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Blood Biomarkers Could Unlock New Treatments for Periodontitis

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Researchers from Umeå University in Sweden have uncovered significant insights into the biological mechanisms behind periodontitis by studying protein concentrations in the blood of affected individuals. Periodontitis is global health problem, affecting millions across the globe. Click here to read more.

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New Study Links Periodontal Bacteria to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) has unveiled a key connection between periodontal diseases and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), potentially paving the way for new therapeutic strategies. The post New Study Links Periodontal Bacteria to Rheumatoid Arthritis appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.

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The Link Between Periodontal Disease and Heart Failure

Dentistry Gone Digital

This study was released at the start of July in one of the Journals of the American College of Cardiology and discusses the impact of periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, on heart failure. In-depth Discussion of Periodontal Disease and Heart Failure. Study on How an Unhealthy Mouth can Lead to Heart Failure.

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first_page settings Order Article Reprints Open AccessArticle Prunin Laurate Derived from Natural Substances Shows Antibacterial Activity against the Periodontal Pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis

Dental News and Technology

Foods 2024, 13 (12), 1917; [link] Abstract Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease caused by infection with periodontopathogenic bacteria. Oral care is essential to prevent and control periodontal disease, which affects oral and systemic health. Three of the most potent inhibitors also inhibited the formation of biofilms.

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Clear aligner treatment among patients with compromised periodontal tissue

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Published: October 28, 2023 DOI: [link] Abstract The aesthetic advances associated with clear aligner therapy (CAT) encourage the adult population, often affected by periodontal disease (PD), to seek orthodontic treatment. It is now necessary to elucidate the role of CAT in this context.