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Filter by:The present study is designed as a single-centre, randomized, controlled clinical trial to evaluate and compare the clinical efficacy of two local drug delivery systems containing 1% ALN gel and 1.2% ATV gel in treatment of intrabony defects in patients with chronic periodontitis as an adjunct to SRP.
Systemically healthy periodontitis patients are recruited from new referrals to the Department of Periodontology and Biology of Implants, AUTh. After completion of non-surgical periodontal treatment those subjects who have at least one interdental osseous defect with probing pocket depth and clinical attachment level of ≥ 6mm and an intrabony component of ≥ 3mm with no endodontic or furcation involvement are randomly allocated into one of the three treatment groups. Group A receives regenerative treatment using autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells free of animal derived reagents, produced in clean room facilities and seeded into collagen scaffolds enriched with fibrin glue; in Group B, a collagen fleece enriched with fibrin glue devoid of stem cells fills the osseous defect; Group C receives open flap debridement retaining the soft wall of the defect. Thereafter, subjects are followed for 12 months and are repeatedly assessed based on clinical, radiographic, immunological and microbiological parameters. In a series of cases, tissue engineering in a similar manner to Group A will be applied to treat isolated periodontal interdental defects, in combination with the novel "closed surgical technique".
Background: platelet concentrate could enhance growth factors (GF) crevicular fluid levels which might be crucial to proper tissue repair and wound healing. However, the open usually contaminated nature of periodontal defects could affect negatively GF availability and activity. To test this assumption, this study was designed to evaluate levels of VEGF and PDGF-BB in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) during the early stages of healing of localized intrabony defects treated with platelet rich in growth factor (PRGF) and platelet rich fibrin (PRF) as compared with xenograft defect filling control. Methods: Thirty non-smoking patients with severe chronic periodontitis participated in this prospective, randomized and single blinded trial. Each patient contributed one interproximal defect that was randomly assigned to the bone substitute grafting control (n=10) G1, experimental PRGF (n=10) G2 and PRF (n=10) G3. Plaque index, gingival index, probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL) and the intrabony depth of the defect (IBD) were measured at baseline for patient enrollment. Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples were collected on days 1 and 3, 7, 14, 21, and 30 days after therapy. The primary outcome variable was the change in VEGF and PDGF-BB levels for sites treated by PRGF and PRF compared to that of the xenograft treated cases.
Periodontitis is initiated by microbial biofilm but its progression is mediated by an abnormal host response to biofilm microorganisms. In a myriad of possible mechanisms that cause periodontal tissue destruction reactive oxygen species (ROS) play an important role. Imbalance between antioxidant defense system of body and ROS lead to a deleterious situation called oxidative stress. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is the key enzyme of body's antioxidant defense system whereas malondialdehyde (MDA) is product of lipid peroxidation due to ROS. Free radicals and ROS have short half lives in vivo of 10-6 to 10-9 seconds. Hence measurement of ROS is done by measuring the concentration of biomarkers of tissue destruction. For treating periodontal disease, conventional mechanical therapy comprising of scaling and root planing (SRP) along with timely maintenance has been a gold standard and any other therapy considered for treating periodontitis should always be used as an adjunctive and never in lieu of it. Curcumin, a hydrophobic polyphenol, is a principal active constituent of turmeric. Mechanism of action of curcumin is twofold-its role as a strong antioxidant and as a strong antibacterial. Its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties offer additional benefits.Periodontitis is a chronic disease of oral cavity accompanied by increased oxidative stress. Therefore the clinical application of a natural antioxidant in the form of curcuma longa can be beneficial in reducing oxidative stress and as an adjuvant in treatment of chronic periodontitis.
A study on the effect of locally delivered aloe vera gel as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in the treatment of chronic periodontitis patients with controlled type II diabetes mellitus.The evaluation of Plaque Index, Gingival Index, Probing Pocket Depth, Relative Attachment Level at baseline, 6 weeks and 3 months and Glycosylated heamoglobin at baseline and 3 months.
Background: Furcation is the bifurcation or trifurcation of a multirooted tooth. It is an area of complex anatomic morphology difficult to debride by routine periodontal instrumentation. Multiple approaches have been used in an effort to treat the furcation Choukroun's platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a second generation platelet concentrate has biochemical components which have well known synergetic effects on healing processes. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of autologous platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in the treatment of mandibular molar Grade 2 furcation defects in comparison to allograft and guided tissue regeneration (GTR) membrane.
To elucidate the relationship of chewing miswak sticks on the H. Pylori infection in the oral cavity.The study would be conducted at the Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University. Oral plaque samples would be obtained from those patients who are willing to participate. As a part of the initial screening the plaque samples would be collected and sent for screening of oral microbiota to the Microbiology Department of Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University. Here, the basic microbial culturing (rapid urease test) would be performed for detecting the presence of oral H.Pylori. Volunteers who are tested positive for H. Pylori infection through the rapid urease test would be invited to participate in the study.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether scaling and root planing as a periodontal intervention helps in improving the overall health of patients suffering from coronary heart disease.
There are different protocols to treat gum diseases. One relevant differential aspect is related to time. There are protocols that usually takes one to two months to be completed while other are completed within 24 hours. Although both protocols seem to provide clinically similar improvements, there are some positive aspects related to the short-term one. Among them lower number of clinical sessions, easier schedule and costs advantages. However, there are many other relevant aspects that can be helpful for patients and clinicians decisions regarding type of treatment. This study evaluates if and how clinically effective protocols used to treat periodontitis affect quality of life related to individual's oral statuses. In addition, the experiences of fear, anxiety and pain before and after these specific protocols are monitored.
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of photoablative and photodynamic diode laser in adjunct to scaling-root planing (PAPD+SRP) and SRP alone for the treatment of periodontitis.