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Pardo A, Fiorini V, Zangani A, Faccioni P, Signoriello A, Albanese M, Lombardo G. Topical Agents in Biofilm Disaggregation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2179. [PMID: 38673451 PMCID: PMC11050662 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background: to evaluate the effectiveness of different topical agents in biofilm disaggregation during non-surgical periodontal therapy. Methods: the search strategy was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 on Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science, and it was registered in PROSPERO, ID: CRD42023474232. It included studies comparing non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) with and without the application of topical agents for biofilm disruption. A risk of bias analysis, a qualitative analysis, and a quantitative analysis were performed. Results: out of 1583 records, 11 articles were included: 10 randomized clinical trials and one retrospective analysis. The total number of participants considered in the 11 articles included in the study was 386. The primary outcomes were probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), and bleeding indices. The secondary outcomes were plaque indices, gingival recessions, and microbiological parameters. The meta-analysis revealed the following: [Weighted mean difference (WMD): -0.37; 95% confidence interval (CI) (-0.62, -0.12), heterogeneity I2: 79%, statistical significance p = 0.004]. Conclusions: the meta-analysis of probing pocket depth reduction (PPD) between baseline and follow-up at 3-6 months showed a statistically significant result in favor of sulfonated phenolics gel. The scientific evidence is still limited and heterogeneous; further randomized clinical trials are required.
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- Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona, 37124 Verona, Italy; (A.P.); (V.F.); (P.F.); (A.S.); (M.A.); (G.L.)
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Ceylan E, Gurbuz E. The effect of virtual reality glasses on dental anxiety during scaling and root planing in patients with periodontitis: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Int J Dent Hyg 2024. [PMID: 38433480 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the effect of virtual reality distraction (VRD) on dental anxiety during scaling and root planing (SRP) in periodontitis patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS This randomized controlled split-mouth study included 60 patients who scored 9 or above on the dental anxiety scale (DAS) and required SRP in at least two quadrants with at least five teeth and two sites with a probing depth of ≥4 mm. Randomly chosen quadrants were treated using virtual reality glasses, and other quadrants were treated without glasses at the same visit. During VRD, a video of nature scenes was projected onto the screen in front of the patient's eyes. DAS and a visual analogue scale about patient feelings were applied at the end of the procedure. RESULTS With VRD, the scale value of pain and discomfort level (VASP) was significantly reduced (p = 0.01, d = 0.57). Starting treatment without glasses significantly decreased VASP in both control and test sides (p = 0.00, d = 0.85; p = 0.00, d = 0.80, respectively) and increased the sensation of immersion and realism (p = 0.03, d = 0.45; p = 0.02, d = 0.46, respectively). Intraoperative and postoperative DAS values were significantly lower in patients who started treatment without VRD (p = 0.04, d = 0.34; p = 0.02, d = 0.44, respectively). Of the patients, 63.3% preferred VRD in the subsequent treatment. While patient preference did not correlate with sex, it correlated with age (r = -0.48, p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS The VRD and initiating SRP procedure with VRD affected the pain and discomfort level in anxious periodontitis patients. In addition, the anxiety level was also affected by starting the procedure with glasses.
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- Ezgi Ceylan
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Kutahya Health Sciences University, Kutahya, Turkey
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Kutahya Health Sciences University, Kutahya, Turkey
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Koidou VP, Hagi-Pavli E, Nibali L, Donos N. Elucidating the molecular healing of intrabony defects following non-surgical periodontal therapy: A pilot study. J Periodontal Res 2024; 59:53-62. [PMID: 38010805 DOI: 10.1111/jre.13207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To elucidate the molecular healing of intrabony defects following non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) using gingival crevicular fluid (GCF). BACKGROUND DATA Currently limited information is available regarding the GCF of intrabony defects and the change in biomarker levels in the GCF at early time points following treatment interventions. METHODS Twenty-one patients (Periodontitis Stage III or IV) who have received NSPT, contributing one intrabony defect and one healthy site were included in this study. GCF sampling was performed at baseline, 1 day, 5 days and 3 months after NSPT. Multiplex bead immunoassays allowed the profiling of GCF for 27 markers, associated with inflammation and repair/regeneration. A mixed effects model with Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons was employed to compare the changes in the levels of GCF markers over time. RESULTS Following NSPT, changes were observed for several GCF markers, marked by significant increases 1 day post-intervention, before returning to baseline levels by 3 months. Specifically, GCF concentrations of IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, MMP-1, MMP-3, TIMP-1 and FGFb significantly increased 1 day after NSPT. Signs of activation of cellular senescence were observed 1 day following treatment of intrabony defects, rapidly regressing by 5 days. CONCLUSION Significant molecular changes are observed as early as 1 day following NSPT in intrabony defects, along with activation of cellular senescence.
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- Vasiliki P Koidou
- Centre for Oral Clinical Research, Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- Centre for Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Oral Clinical Research, Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- Periodontology Unit, Centre for Host Microbiome Interactions, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Oral Clinical Research, Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- Centre for Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Oliveira LM, de Oliveira CA, Angst PDM, Antoniazzi RP, Zanatta FB. Should supragingival scaling be performed separately prior to subgingival scaling and root planning in nonsurgical periodontal therapy? A systematic review of randomized trials. Int J Dent Hyg 2024; 22:35-44. [PMID: 37661290 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically evaluate randomized controlled trials (RCTs), with at least 6 months of follow-up, on whether professional mechanical plaque removal (PMPR) including supragingival scaling should be performed prior and separately from subgingival scaling and root planning (SRP) in nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT), in terms of clinical and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) (CRD42020219759). METHODS The MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, LILACS and Web of Science electronic databases, as well as grey literature sources, were searched by two independent reviewers up to May 2023. The Cochrane Collaboration's Risk of Bias tool (RoB 2.0) was used for quality appraisal and GRADE for assessing the certainty of evidence. Random-effects pairwise meta-analyses compared the changes in probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment loss (CAL), and bleeding on probing (BoP) of a stepwise NSPT approach (PMPR prior and separately from SRP) and conventional one-step NSPT through mean differences (MDs) and associated confidence intervals (95% CI). RESULTS Two RCTs were included, including data of 77 participants with severe periodontitis. One RCT presents high risk of bias and the other has some concerns. No significant differences were found between the stepwise approach and performing both steps simultaneously for any clinical outcomes, with overall very low certainty on evidence. No adverse effects were detected and there was no data on PROs. CONCLUSIONS There is very-low certainty evidence of no significant difference on PPD and BoP reductions and CAL gain between supragingival scaling performed prior and separately from SRP and conventional one-step NSPT.
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- Leandro Machado Oliveira
- Department of Stomatology, Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Emphasis on Periodontics, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, Brazil
- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Emphasis on Periodontics, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Emphasis on Periodontics, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, Brazil
- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Emphasis on Periodontics, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, Brazil
- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, Brazil
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Souza DAS, de Lima Dantas JB, Souto CS, Mendonça DM, Oliveira TJS, Dos Santos Vianna Néri J. Photodynamic therapy adjuvant to non-surgical periodontal therapy: Systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Int J Dent Hyg 2024; 22:45-55. [PMID: 37752814 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To systematically evaluate randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on whether adjuvant application of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) through the technique of irradiation in the external region of the periodontal pocket with optic-fibre tip offers benefits to scaling and root planning (SRP). METHODS Five databases were searched by two independent reviewers according to pre-specified eligibility criteria up to April 2023. No restrictions regarding date of publication, language and minimum follow-up period were imposed. The Cochrane Collaboration's Risk of Bias tool (RoB 2.0) was used for quality appraisal and Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation for assessing the certainty of evidence. RESULTS A total of 1388 publications were identified and reviewed for eligibility. Four of them fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The sample consisted of a total of 83 patients with periodontitis. In these, 330 periodontal sites were evaluated. The clinical findings of the majority of the included studies demonstrated that patients who received the association of aPDT + RAR with the protocol evaluated here, obtained clinical results similar to patients who received only the SRP alone. In none of the evaluated RCTs, clinical advantages were observed that would categorise this aPDT protocol as superior to conventional treatment. CONCLUSION Applying aPDT after SRP with external irradiation of the periodontal pocket does not seem to result in any clinical benefit compared to the use of SRP alone in patients with periodontitis.
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- Daniel Adrian Silva Souza
- Federal University of Bahia, Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Dentistry, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Dentistry Course, Adventist College of Bahia, Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil
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- Dentistry Course, Adventist College of Bahia, Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil
- Federal University of Bahia, Institute of Health Sciences, Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Interactive Process of Organs and Systems, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- School of Medicine and Public Health, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Dentistry Course, Adventist College of Bahia, Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil
- São Leopoldo Mandic Dental Research Center, Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Dental Sciences (Implantology), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal University of Bahia, Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Dentistry, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Dentistry Course, Adventist College of Bahia, Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil
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Champaiboon C, Ongphichetmetha N, Lertpimonchai A. Bioactive glass and arginine dentifrices reduce root sensitivity during daily activities following non-surgical periodontal therapy: A randomized controlled trial. J Periodontol 2024; 95:135-145. [PMID: 37475476 DOI: 10.1002/jper.23-0197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence on the efficacy of calcium sodium phosphosilicate (CSPS) and arginine dentifrices on reducing root sensitivity (RS) following non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) is limited. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of these dentifrices in reducing RS during daily activities in patients undergoing NSPT. METHODS Using a double-blind randomized controlled trial, CSPS, arginine, or control dentifrices were randomly assigned to 45 RS individuals following NSPT. The participants used the dentifrices 2×/day for 8 weeks. A self-reported visual analog scale (VAS) was assessed during daily activities. RESULTS Self-reported VAS scores were similar among the three groups at each time point. The with-in group analysis revealed that the arginine dentifrice reduced RS from Week 1-8 compared with baseline in response to cold. Similarly, the CSPS dentifrice reduced RS at Week 4 and 8. The CSPS and arginine dentifrices exhibited RS relief resulting from toothbrushing starting at Week 4 and 2, respectively. In response to air, RS relief was observed from Week 4 in the arginine group. The number of patients with VAS > 2 in response to cold declined at Week 2 and 4 in the CSPS and arginine groups, respectively. In response to toothbrushing, only 10% in the test groups still had RS at Week 8. In response to air, the number of RS patients only in the arginine group decreased at Week 4. CONCLUSION The CSPS and arginine dentifrices provided comparable RS relief during daily activities within 2-4 weeks and remained effective up to 8 weeks.
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- Chantrakorn Champaiboon
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Periodontal Disease and Dental Implants, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Periodontal Disease and Dental Implants, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Werner N, Heck K, Walter E, Ern C, Bumm CV, Folwaczny M. Probing pocket depth reduction after non-surgical periodontal therapy: Tooth-related factors. J Periodontol 2024; 95:29-39. [PMID: 37436696 DOI: 10.1002/jper.23-0285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND To investigate tooth-related factors that influence the reduction of probing pocket depths (PPD) after non-surgical periodontal therapy (NST). METHODS Seven hundred forty-six patients with a total of 16,825 teeth were included and retrospectively analyzed. PPD reduction after NST was correlated with the tooth-related factors; tooth type, number of roots, furcation involvement, vitality, mobility, and type of restoration; using logistic multilevel regression for statistical analysis. RESULTS NST was able to reduce probing depth overall stratified probing depths (1.20 ± 1.51 mm, p ≤ 0.001). The reduction was significantly higher at teeth with higher probing depths at baseline. At pockets with PPD ≥ 6 mm, PPD remains high after NST. Tooth type, number of roots, furcation involvement, vitality, mobility, and type of restoration are significantly and independently associated with the rate of pocket closure. CONCLUSIONS The tooth-related factors: tooth type, number of roots, furcation involvement, vitality, mobility, and type of restoration had a significant and clinically relevant influence on phase I and II therapy. Considering these factors in advance may enhance the prediction of sites not responding adequately and the potential need for additional treatment, such as re-instrumentation or periodontal surgery, to ultimately achieve the therapy end points.
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- Nils Werner
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
- Private practice, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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Isola G, Tartaglia GM, Santonocito S, Polizzi A, Williams RC, Iorio-Siciliano V. Impact of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide and related inflammatory biomarkers on periodontal treatment outcomes in patients with periodontitis: An explorative human randomized-controlled clinical trial. J Periodontol 2023; 94:1414-1424. [PMID: 37433155 DOI: 10.1002/jper.23-0063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND N-terminal portion of the B-type natriuretic propeptide (NT-proBNP) has potentially been shown to play an important role in the development of periodontitis and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study evaluated the efficacy of periodontal treatment on NT-proBNP and related CVD biomarkers and explored whether subjects harboring high NT-proBNP at baseline showed increased clinical benefits with the non-surgical periodontal treatment performed with full-mouth scaling and root planing (FM-SRP) at 6-month follow-up. METHODS Forty-eight patients with stage III periodontitis were randomized to receive minimal standard oral care (SOC) (n = 24) or FM-SRP (n = 24) protocol. Clinical periodontal parameters (probing depth, clinical attachment loss, bleeding on probing), serum NT-proBNP, α1-antitrypsin, C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), endothelial cell-specific molecule-1 (ECM-1), and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) concentrations were assessed at baseline and at 1-, 3-, and 6- month follow-up. RESULTS At 6 months, FM-SRP was more effective than SOC in reducing periodontal parameters and mean proportions of NT-proBNP (p = 0.004), hs-CRP (p = 0.003), α1-antitrypsin (p = 0.012), ECM-1 (p = 0.014), and NGAL (p = 0.045). At 6-month follow-up, the reduced NT-proBNP, α1-antitrypsin, hs-CRP, ECM-1, and NGAL levels were significantly correlated with the extent of periodontitis (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the analysis of variance analysis evidenced that, at 6-month follow-up, FM-SRP significantly impacted the reduction of NT-proBNP, hs-CRP, ECM-1, and NGAL. Moreover, high levels of NT-proBNP, hs-CRP, ECM-1, and NGAL at baseline significantly influenced the efficacy of periodontal treatment positively. CONCLUSION In this study, FM-SRP was more effective than SOC in reducing clinical variables and NT-proBNP levels, although subjects who harbored high NT-proBNP concentrations at baseline showed greater clinical benefits of periodontal treatment at 6-month follow-up.
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- Gaetano Isola
- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, Unit of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, Unit of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, Unit of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Periodontology, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Aoki A, Mizutani K, Mikami R, Ohsugi Y, Kobayashi H, Akizuki T, Taniguchi Y, Takeuchi Y, Katagiri S, Sasaki Y, Komaki M, Meinzer W, Izumi Y, Iwata T. Er:YAG laser-assisted comprehensive periodontal pocket therapy for residual periodontal pocket treatment: A randomized controlled clinical trial. J Periodontol 2023; 94:1187-1199. [PMID: 37015852 DOI: 10.1002/jper.22-0552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluated the effectiveness of a novel pocket therapy (Er:YAG laser-assisted comprehensive periodontal pocket therapy [Er-LCPT]) for residual pocket treatment, compared with conventional mechanical treatment alone, in a randomized controlled clinical trial. METHODS Two sites in 18 patients having residual periodontal pockets of ≥5 mm depth, extant following initial active therapy, or during supportive therapy, were randomized into two groups in a split mouth design: the control group received scaling and root planing (SRP) by curette, and the test group received Er-LCPT using curette and laser. With Er-LCPT, after root debridement, inflamed connective tissue on the inner gingival surface and on the bone surface/within extant bone defects was thoroughly debrided. Furthermore, removal of proximate oral epithelium and coagulation of the blood clot in the pocket entrance were performed with laser. Clinical parameters were evaluated, before and after treatment, through 12 months. RESULTS Both groups showed significant improvements in clinical parameters. With Er-LCPT, pocket debridement was thoroughly and safely performed, without any adverse side effects and complications, and favorable healing was observed in most of the cases. At 12 months, Er-LCPT demonstrated significantly higher probing pocket depth reduction (2.78 mm vs. 1.89 mm on average; p = 0.012, Wilcoxon signed-rank test), clinical attachment gain (1.67 mm vs. 1.06 mm; p = 0.004) as primary outcomes, and reduced BOP value (0.89 vs. 0.56; p = 0.031), compared with SRP alone. CONCLUSION The results of this study indicate that Er-LCPT is more effective for residual pocket treatment, compared with SRP alone.
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- Akira Aoki
- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Lifetime Oral Health Care Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
- Taniguchi Dental Clinic, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Kanagawa Dental University (KDU), Yokosuka, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
- Oral Care Periodontics Center, Southern TOHOKU Research Institute for Neuroscience, Southern TOHOKU General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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Bakr M, Al‐Ankily M, Khzam N. Management of hormonal induced recurrent ulcerative fibrous epulis with osseous metaplasia: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7828. [PMID: 37636873 PMCID: PMC10457484 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Key Clinical Message Understanding the role of hormones in periodontitis is important. Periodontal microscopic surgery approach in the treatment of fibrous epulis is not indicated. Wider flap access with root planning is indicated to control the lesion in one phase. Abstract We present a case of a 40-year-old female who presented with a gingival hyperplastic lesion around the maxillary left permanent central and lateral incisors. Patient's medical history reveals a recent pregnancy, hypothyroidism, ulcerative colitis, and schizoaffective disorder. All medical conditions were controlled by medications. The lesion was excised using a minimally invasive periodontal surgical technique, and the biopsy results confirmed a diagnosis of ulcerative fibrous epulis with osseous metaplasia. No curettage or local debridement was done under the assumption that the patient's oral hygiene was satisfactory and due to aesthetic concerns of gingival recession and creation of black triangles. The lesion recurred after 3 months and was removed using a traditional more invasive surgical technique. The patient was followed up for 2 years, and there was no further recurrence due to the complete excision of the lesion in the second surgery and the disappearance of the hormonal-related factors post-pregnancy that could have contributed to the gingival hyperplasia. The unique component of the case we are presenting is the comparison between two different surgical techniques and the conduction versus absence of local periodontal debridement after surgical excision as well as the possible correlation between oral supplements and the calcific nature of the lesion(s) reported. The case we present demonstrates that a more invasive traditional surgical approach together with local periodontal therapy provide an optimum treatment outcome in conjunction with elimination of any associated etiological factors. We also propose that hormones are more important as an etiological factor in developing fibrous epulis lesions than medical conditions and medications.
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- Mahmoud Bakr
- School of Medicine and DentistryGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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- Oral Biology Department, Faculty of DentistryThe British University in EgyptCairoEgypt
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- Specialist Periodontist, NK Perio and ImplantsPerthWestern AustraliaAustralia
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Rotundo R, Marini L, Carere M, Trezza C, Marras G, Nieri M, Pilloni A. A Novel Piezoelectric-Assisted Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment: A Prospective Case Series. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:178. [PMID: 37504244 PMCID: PMC10378624 DOI: 10.3390/dj11070178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a non-surgical periodontal treatment using a piezoelectric power-driven device with a novel insert. Plaque index (PlI), bleeding on probing (BoP), probing depth (PD), recession depth (Rec) and clinical attachment level (CAL) were assessed at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months. Furthermore, tooth mobility and furcation involvement were recorded and chewing discomfort and dental hypersensitivity were evaluated. Eighteen stage I to IV periodontitis patients providing 437 teeth and 2622 sites in total were analyzed. At six weeks, CAL gain (0.4; p < 0.0001), PD reduction (0.4; p < 0.0001) and Rec increase (0.1; p = 0.0029) were statistically significant. Similarly, the mean number of sites with PD > 4 mm and absence of BoP significantly decreased between baseline and 6 weeks (-12.7; p < 0.0001). At this time point, the patient's chewing discomfort was also significantly diminished (1.4; p = 0.0172). Conversely, no statistically significant changes were observed between 6 weeks and 3 months and between 3 months and 6 months for any of the clinical variables evaluated. In conclusion, within the limitation of this study, mechanical piezo-assisted non-surgical periodontal treatment in conjunction with an innovative tip resulted significantly efficacious to reduce pathological periodontal pockets, to gain clinical attachment and to reduce gingival inflammation.
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- Roberto Rotundo
- Periodontology Unit, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Section of Periodontology, Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Section of Periodontology, Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, University of Florence, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Section of Periodontology, Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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Yilmaz M, He Q, Demir E, Teräsjärvi J, Gürsoy UK. Salivary IL-33 and sST2 levels in relation to TLR2 rs111200466 polymorphism and periodontitis. Oral Dis 2023. [PMID: 37427857 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Toll-like receptor-2 (TLR2) signalling pathway is involved in the regulation of interleukin (IL)-33 and its receptor suppression of tumorigenicity-2 (ST2). This study aimed to compare salivary IL-33 and soluble ST2 (sST2) levels of periodontitis patients with those of periodontally healthy individuals in relation to their TLR2 rs111200466 23-bp insertion/deletion polymorphism within the promoter region. MATERIALS AND METHODS Unstimulated saliva samples were collected, and periodontal parameters were recorded from 35 periodontally healthy individuals and 44 periodontitis patients. Non-surgical treatments were applied to periodontitis patients, and sample collections and clinical measurements were repeated 3 months following therapy. Salivary IL-33 and sST2 levels were measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits, and TLR2 rs111200466 polymorphism was detected by polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS Elevated salivary IL-33 (p = 0.007) and sST2 (p = 0.020) levels were observed in periodontitis patients, in comparison to controls. sST2 levels declined 3-months following treatment (p < 0.001). Increased salivary IL-33 and sST2 levels were found to be associated with periodontitis, with no significant relation to the TLR2 polymorphism. CONCLUSION Periodontitis, but not TLR2 rs111200466 polymorphism, is associated with elevated salivary sST2 and possibly IL-33 levels, and periodontal treatment is effective in reducing salivary sST2 levels.
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- Mustafa Yilmaz
- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Research Centre for Infections and Immunity, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- InFLAMES Research Flagship Centre, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Research Centre for Infections and Immunity, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Ardila CM, Vivares-Builes AM. Efficacy of Periodontal Endoscopy during Subgingival Debridement to Treat Periodontitis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:dj11050112. [PMID: 37232763 DOI: 10.3390/dj11050112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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This study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy of periodontal endoscopy (PEND) during subgingival debridement to treat periodontitis. A systematic review of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) was performed. The search strategy included four databases: PubMed, Web of Sciences, Scopus, and Scielo. The initial online exploration generated 228 reports, and 3 RCTs met the selection criteria. These RCTs described a statistically significant decrease in probing depth (PD) in the PEND group compared to controls after 6 and 12 months of follow-up. The improvement in PD was 2.5 mm for PEND and 1.8 mm for the control groups, respectively (p < 0.05). It was also described that the PEND group presented a significantly inferior proportion of PD 7 to 9 mm at 12 months (0.5%) as compared to the control group (1.84%) (p = 0.03). All RCTs noted improvements in clinical attachment level (CAL). It was described as having significant differences in bleeding on probing (BOP) in favor of PEND, with an average reduction of 43% versus 21% in the control groups. Similarly, it was also presented that they were significant differences in plaque indices in favor of PEND. PEND during subgingival debridement to treat periodontitis demonstrated efficacy in reducing PD. Improvement was also observed in CAL and BOP.
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- Carlos M Ardila
- Basic Studies Department, School of Dentistry, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Medellín 050010, Colombia
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Shah C, Holtfreter B, Hughes FJ, Nibali L. Retrospective exploratory study of smoking status and e-cigarette use with response to non-surgical periodontal therapy. J Periodontol 2023; 94:41-54. [PMID: 35781714 PMCID: PMC10087441 DOI: 10.1002/jper.21-0702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND To compare periodontal treatment responses in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) users, non-smokers, former and current smokers. METHODS In this retrospective clinical study, 220 patients with periodontitis were seen for baseline periodontal charting, professional-mechanical-plaque-removal (PMPR) and re-evaluation by postgraduate students. Sixty of these patients were former smokers, twenty were former smokers now using e-cigarettes, twenty current smokers, while all others (n = 120) were non-smokers. Effects of smoking status and treatment duration on clinical outcomes were analyzed by linear models using generalized least squares adjusted for known confounders. The primary outcome was "need for surgery" defined as number of sextants with ≥2 non-adjacent sites of probing depths (PD) ≥5 mm. RESULTS Compared with non-smokers, e-cigarette users had a less favorable treatment response after PMPR. This included statistically significant increased "need for surgery", as well as increased number of sextants with PD ≥5 mm, number of sites with PD >5 mm and mean PD. There were no statistically significant differences between e-cigarette users and current smokers. Former smokers responded statistically significantly better than e-cigarette users for the primary outcome as well as for the number of sextants and sites with PD ≥5 mm and mean PD. CONCLUSIONS Overall, e-cigarette users had a statistically significantly less favorable response to PMPR than non-smokers; their response was not statistically significantly different to those of current smokers. This, however, needs to be validated with further research in prospective clinical and observational studies in different populations.
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- Chandni Shah
- Periodontology UnitCentre for Host Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of DentistryOral & Craniofacial SciencesKing's College LondonLondonUK
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- Department of Restorative DentistryPeriodontologyEndodontologyand Preventive and Pediatric DentistryUniversity Medicine GreifswaldGreifswaldGermany
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- Periodontology UnitCentre for Host Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of DentistryOral & Craniofacial SciencesKing's College LondonLondonUK
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- Periodontology UnitCentre for Host Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of DentistryOral & Craniofacial SciencesKing's College LondonLondonUK
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Ashokkumar L, Lavu V, Palraj KK, Rao SR, Balaji SK. Efficacy of chlorhexidine/herbal formulation for microbial reduction in aerosol generated following ultrasonic scaling - A double-blinded randomized controlled trial. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2023; 27:82-86. [PMID: 36873971 PMCID: PMC9979815 DOI: 10.4103/jisp.jisp_478_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 03/07/2023] Open
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Background Ultrasonic scaling is a potential source of aerosol contamination in dental clinics. The two primary sources of microbial load in aerosols are from the oral cavity and dental unit water line. Literature evidence suggest that the use of preprocedural mouth rinse reduce the bacterial load in aerosol generated during ultrasonic scaling. Aim The aim of the study is to assess the comparative efficacy of reduction in viable bacteria in the aerosol at patient's chest area, doctor's mask area and two feet beside the patient following use of chlorhexidine/herbal formulation diluted in the water source by a randomized controlled clinical trial. Materials and Methods Forty-five subjects (with chronic gingivitis) were matched for age, gender, and gingival index score. The subjects were randomized and received ultrasonic scaling with distilled water (control)/chlorhexidine (tTest)/herbal formulation (test). Aerosol produced during scaling was collected at patient's chest area, doctor's mask area, two feet beside the patient on blood agar plates, which were incubated at 37°C for 48 h and total colony forming units (CFUs) were counted. Results A significant reduction in the total CFUs' counts was observed at all the three sites sampled in test groups (chlorhexidine group and herbal formulation group) as compared to control (P < 0.01). Conclusion The addition of antiseptic agents to the water source contributed to a significant reduction of the cultivable microbial counts in the aerosol and hence can be used to reduce the risk of cross-infection during ultrasonic scaling.
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- Lekha Ashokkumar
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Kherul Anuwar AH, Saub R, Safii SH, Ab-Murat N, Mohd Taib MS, Mamikutty R, Ng CW. Systemic Antibiotics as an Adjunct to Subgingival Debridement: A Network Meta-Analysis. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11121716. [PMID: 36551373 PMCID: PMC9774554 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11121716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of systemic antibiotics as adjunctive treatment to subgingival debridement in patients with periodontitis. Randomized controlled trials were included that assessed the effectiveness of systemic antibiotics in improving periodontal status, indicated by clinical attachment gain level, probable pocket depth reduction, and bleeding on probing reduction of patients with any form of periodontitis at any follow-up time. Network meta-analyses with a frequentist model using random effects was employed to synthesize the data. The relative effects were reported as mean difference with a 95% confidence interval. Subsequently, all treatments were ranked based on their P-scores. A total of 30 randomized controlled trials were included in this network meta-analyses. Minimally important clinical differences were observed following the adjunctive use of satranidazole, metronidazole, and clindamycin for clinical attachment gain level and probable pocket depth reduction. For bleeding on probing reduction, minimally important clinical differences were observed following the adjunctive use of metronidazole and a combination of amoxycillin and metronidazole. However, the network estimates were supported by evidence with certainty ranging from very low to high. Therefore, the findings of this network meta-analyses should be interpreted with caution. Moreover, the use of these antibiotics adjunct to subgingival debridement should be weighed against possible harm to avoid overuse and inappropriate use of these antibiotics in patients with periodontitis.
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- Ainol Haniza Kherul Anuwar
- Department of Community Oral Health and Clinical Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Community Oral Health and Clinical Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Community Oral Health and Clinical Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Community Oral Health and Clinical Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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Baghani Z, Shabestari SB, Karrabi M. Clinical attachment loss in the use of adjunctive antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in Stages II-IV Grade C molar-incisor periodontitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Bosn J Basic Med Sci 2022; 22:843-861. [PMID: 35656837 PMCID: PMC9589313 DOI: 10.17305/bjbms.2022.7157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the extent of clinical attachment loss (CAL) as a clinical parameter in the efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in non-surgical management of stage II-IV grade C molar-incisor pattern Periodontitis. This review protocol was conducted in accordance with PRISMA statements and is registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022321211). An electronic and manual search was conducted for relevant articles comparing the efficacy of aPDT versus scaling and root planning (SRP) alone or with amoxicillin/metronidazole (AMX/MET) published up until December 2021. The mean clinical attachment loss (CAL), probing depth (PD) reduction, and bleeding on probing (BOP) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) were pooled and compared between the two groups with CAL < and > 7 mm using a random-effect model after 3 and 6 months. To assess the heterogeneity of the findings, the I2 test was applied and Publication bias was evaluated by visual examination of the funnel plot symmetry. Analysis of 9 studies indicated a significant difference in clinical attachment gain in patients with CAL > 7 mm between the aPDT group and the SRP alone (mean difference=0.92, 95% CI=0.01-1.84, P=0.05) and SRP + AMX/MET (mean difference=0.91, 95% CI=-0.14-1.68, P=0.02) control groups. However, this difference was not significant in patients with CAL < 7 mm. Despite the limitations of the included studies, aPDT can be suggested for the improvement of clinical parameters in grade C molar-incisor pattern Periodontitis with CAL > 7 mm. However, its application in milder cases requires further investigation.
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- Zahra Baghani
- Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Firoozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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da Silva RVC, Rangel TP, Corrêa MG, de Freitas Monteiro M, Casati MZ, Ruiz KG, Sallum EA, Casarin RCV, Sallum AW. Smoking negatively impacts the clinical, microbiological, and immunological treatment response of young adults with Grade C periodontitis. J Periodontal Res 2022; 57:1116-1126. [PMID: 36050890 DOI: 10.1111/jre.13049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the influence of smoking on clinical, microbiological and immunological parameters in young adult with stage III-IV Grade C periodontitis after full-mouth ultrasonic debridement (FMUD) associated with Amoxicillin and Metronidazole (AMX + MTZ), comparing smokers (PerioC-Y-Smk) with non-smokers (PerioC-Y-NSmk). MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifteen PerioC-Y-NSmk and 14 PerioC-Y-Smk patients underwent FMUD associated with AMX + MTZ for 10 days. All parameters were collected at baseline and 3 and 6 months after treatment. Plaque index (PI), bleeding on probing (BoP), probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL)- the primary variable-, and gingival recession (GR) were clinically assessed. The impact of PI on CAL change at 6-month was verified by a regression analysis. Samples of the subgingival biofilm was collected for detection of levels of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (A. actinomycetemcomitans), Porphyromonas gingivalis (P.gingivalis), Tannerella forsythia (T. forsythia), and Fusobacterium nucleatum ssp (F. nucleatum), and were analyzed by real-time qPCR; gingival crevicular fluid was collected for detection of levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and interferon (IFN)-γ, which were analyzed using an enzyme immunoassay. RESULTS PerioC-Y-Smk had significantly higher PI, BOP, and GR at baseline compared to non-smokers (p < .05). PerioC-Y-Smk presented higher PD, CAL, and GR at 3 and 6 months (p < .05) compared with PerioC-Y-NSmk in the same periods; PI negatively affected CAL gain in PerioC-Y-NSmk at 6-month follow-up (p = .052) and did not impact on clinical response in PerioC-Y-Smk (p = .882). Lower levels of IFN-γ, IL1-β, and IL-4 were observed at 3 months in the PerioC-Y-NSmk (p < .05) compared with PerioC-Y-Smk. Lower proportions of P. gingivalis were observed in PerioC-Y-NSmk at baseline and at 3 months (p < .05) and lower proportions of F. nucleatum were observed at 6 months, in the PerioC-Y-NSmk (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS PerioC-Y-Smk presents an unfavorable clinical, microbiological, and immunological response after 3 and 6 months after FMUD associated with AMX + MTZ. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Smoking worsens periodontal condition of young treated adults presenting stage III/IV Grade C periodontitis.
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- Rafaela Videira Clima da Silva
- Periodontics Section, Prosthodontics and Periodontology Department, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Periodontics Section, Prosthodontics and Periodontology Department, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Periodontics Section, Prosthodontics and Periodontology Department, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Periodontics Section, Prosthodontics and Periodontology Department, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Periodontics Section, Prosthodontics and Periodontology Department, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Periodontics Section, Prosthodontics and Periodontology Department, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Periodontics Section, Prosthodontics and Periodontology Department, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Periodontics Section, Prosthodontics and Periodontology Department, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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Ramirez-Peña AM, Sánchez-Pérez A, Campos-Aranda M, Hidalgo-Tallón FJ. Ozone in Patients with Periodontitis: A Clinical and Microbiological Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11. [PMID: 35629071 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11102946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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The purpose of this article was to assess the effectiveness of ozone therapy as an adjunct to mechanical therapy in periodontitis patients. Thirty-two patients diagnosed with generalized periodontitis were selected, with a total of 655 teeth examined. Each patient’s mouth was divided into four quadrants (the split-mouth model) to be randomly treated with four sessions of gaseous ozone or air. The following clinical variables were recorded: the gingival index, the periodontal clinical attachment loss, the Miller’s mobility index and the clinical improvements, as assessed through the visual analog scale (VAS). In addition, the microorganisms were qualitatively compared. After four weeks of treatment, the teeth of the ozone-treated quadrants showed statistically significant reductions in the gingival index and an improvement in the clinical attachment (p < 0.0001). The same treatment also significantly improved mobility by between 70% and 86% compared to the control group (p < 0.0001). Statistically significant differences were also recorded for the VAS (p < 0.0001). In the qualitative study of the subgingival flora, significant differences were observed (p < 0.0001). The overall results of this trial support the view that ozone treatment is effective and well tolerated in cases of generalized chronic periodontitis.
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Andere NMRB, Castro Dos Santos NC, Araújo CF, Paz HES, Shaddox LM, Casarin RCV, Santamaria MP. Open flap debridement compared to repeated applications of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of residual pockets. A randomized clinical trial. J Periodontol 2022; 93:1671-1681. [PMID: 35536044 DOI: 10.1002/jper.22-0059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to compare repeated applications of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) to open flap debridement (OFD) in the treatment of residual periodontal pockets in non-furcation sites. METHODS Forty-six subjects with a diagnosis of Stage III or IV Grade C periodontitis, that had been previously treated, participated in the study. Residual pockets were divided between two groups: 1) aPDT group: received ultrasonic periodontal debridement followed by immediate application of aPDT, and repeated on1st, 2nd, 7th and 14th days; and 2) OFD group: treated by modified papilla preservation technique, where granulation tissue and visible calculus were removed with hand curettes and an ultrasonic device. Clinical, immunological and microbiological parameters were evaluated before and after treatment. RESULTS Both treatments were effective reducing clinical parameters of disease. OFD resulted in a greater mean probing pocket depths (PPD) reduction in deep pockets (p = 0.001). However, aPDT resulted in a lower occurrence of gingival recession (GR), dentin hypersensitivity and analgesic intake. Reduction in Porphyromonas gingivalis was observed in both groups. Only the OFD group had a significant reduction in Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. aPDT group had greater increase in IL-10 levels and a greater reduction of IL-1β at 14 days when compared to the OFD group (p<0.05). CONCLUSION OFD was superior in reducing PPD in deep pockets compared to the aPDT. However, OFD resulted in greater GR. Both treatments lowered P. gingivalis levels but only OFD reduced levels of A. actinomycemtemcomitans. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Naira M R B Andere
- Division of Periodontics, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University, (Unesp), São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Periodontics, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University, (Unesp), São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil.,Dental Research Division, Guarulhos University (UNG), Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Periodontics, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University, (Unesp), São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Periodontics, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky (UK), Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Division of Periodontics, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Periodontics, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University, (Unesp), São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil.,Division of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky (UK), Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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Hussain B, Karaca EO, Kuru BE, Gursoy H, Haugen HJ, Wohlfahrt JC. Treatment of residual pockets using an oscillating chitosan device versus regular curettes alone-A randomized, feasibility parallel-arm clinical trial. J Periodontol 2022; 93:780-789. [PMID: 34710240 DOI: 10.1002/jper.21-0496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND A brush made of chitosan has shown to be an effective and harmless device for non-surgical treatment of mild to moderate peri-implantitis. To date, no study has evaluated the use of a chitosan brush in the non-surgical treatment of residual pockets in periodontal treatment. METHODS Seventy-eight patients with periodontitis were included in this multicenter, randomized, examiner-blind clinical trial of 6 months duration. Patients with residual probing pocket depth (PPD) of ≥5 mm and ≤7 mm following previous active periodontal treatment were included. Patients were assigned either subgingival treatment with curettes (control) or an oscillating chitosan brush (test). Changes in bleeding on probing (BoP) and PPD between baseline and terminal evaluation at 6 months were evaluated. RESULTS A significant reduction in both PPD and BoP was seen within both groups. There was no significant difference in BoP between test and control groups after 6 months, but the reduction in PPD was significantly improved in the test group (P ≤ 0.01). The combined outcome of no BOP and PPD ≤4 mm was significantly better in the test group (P ≤ 0.01). No adverse reactions were seen. CONCLUSION Treatment of residual periodontal pockets (PPD = 5 to 7 mm) with a chitosan brush disclosed equal or better clinical results as compared to regular curettes. This study supports that a chitosan brush can be used for subgingival biofilm removal and soft tissue curretage in the treatment of periodontitis.
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- Badra Hussain
- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Periodontology, Yeditepe University School of Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Periodontology, Yeditepe University School of Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Periodontology, Yeditepe University School of Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Bjerke Tannmedisin, Oslo, Norway
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Dortaj D, Bassir SH, Hakimiha N, Hong H, Aslroosta H, Fekrazad R, Moslemi N. Efficacy of Nd:YAG laser-assisted periodontal therapy for the management of periodontitis: A double-blind split-mouth randomized controlled clinical trial. J Periodontol 2022; 93:662-672. [PMID: 34411291 DOI: 10.1002/jper.21-0242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to explore the efficacy of Nd:YAG laser-assisted periodontal therapy for management of patients with stage II-IV periodontitis. METHODS Patients who presented with residual periodontal pockets were enrolled. After non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT), test sites received Nd:YAG laser (first entrance to pocket: 3 W, 100 μs, 20 Hz; second entrance: 4 W, 600 μs, 20 Hz) and control sites received placebo (laser off). Periodontal probing depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), gingival recession (GR), bleeding on probing (BOP), and plaque index (PI) were recorded at baseline and 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6-month visits. RESULTS Twenty patients completed the 6-month period. Significant reductions in PPD, CAL, BOP, and PI values and a significant increase in GR at all follow-up visits compared to the baseline (all P < 0.001) were revealed in both groups. Test sites showed significantly greater improvement in PPD (P = 0.0002) and greater increase in GR (P < 0.0001) compared to the control sites at 6-month visit. There was no difference between two groups regarding CAL gain through the study period (P = 0.23). CONCLUSION NSPT+Nd:YAG laser with the current protocol results in greater PPD reduction compared to NSPT alone. However, this reduction is likely because of greater GR rather than attachment gain. Therefore, the adjunction of Nd:YAG laser (with the current setting) to the NSPT for the treatment of residual periodontal pockets did not ameliorate the clinical outcomes (ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03365167).
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- Dorara Dortaj
- Laser Research Center of Dentistry, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Operative Department, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Laser Research Center of Dentistry, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Sciences Research Center, Laser Research Center in Medical Sciences, AJA University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Tehran, Iran.,International Network for Photo Medicine and Photo Dynamic Therapy (INPMPDT), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ng E, Tay JRH, Saffari SE, Lim LP, Chung KM, Ong MMA. Adjunctive probiotics after periodontal debridement versus placebo: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Odontol Scand 2022; 80:81-90. [PMID: 34197264 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2021.1942193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To comprehensively investigate the efficacy of adjunctive probiotics compared to placebo, using conventional and novel treatment outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL) were searched. Outcomes included percent change in the total number of deep sites before and after therapy, change in mean probing pocket depth (mm), percentage patients requiring additional therapy, risk for disease progression, and microbiological and immunological results. Meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate treatment effects wherever appropriate. RESULTS Ten studies were selected from 818 records. Meta-analysis showed that adjunctive probiotics had no additional benefit for percentage change of the total number of deeper sites (≥5 mm, ≥6 mm, ≥7 mm) before and after therapy. No significant difference was observed for mean probing pocket depth reduction at 3 and 6 months. Statistically significant beneficial odds ratios for need for additional therapy (OR = 0.19, 95% CI [0.07-0.56]) and risk of disease progression (OR = 0.32, 95% CI [0.14-0.73]) were observed with probiotic administration. Immunological rather than microbiological outcomes correlated more consistently with clinical findings. No adverse events were reported. CONCLUSIONS Adjunctive probiotics are safe in systemically healthy individuals and could offer additional patient-level benefits compared to placebo, hence its use can sometimes be justified.
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- Ethan Ng
- Discipline of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, National Dental Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Discipline of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, National Dental Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Discipline of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Discipline of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, National Dental Centre Singapore, Singapore
- Oral Health Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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Mamaklıoğlu D, Karched M, Kuru L, Kuru B, Asikainen S, Doğan B. Different Scaling And Root Planing Strategies In Turkish Patients With Aggressive Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Int J Dent Hyg 2022; 20:347-363. [PMID: 35143714 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to compare clinical, cytokine and microbiological responses after quadrant-based scaling and root planing (Q-SRP), full-mouth SRP (FM-SRP) and full-mouth disinfection (FMD) in patients with generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP), which is currently termed as generalized stage III grade C periodontitis. METHODS Forty-two patients with GAgP were randomly assigned into groups as Q-SRP, FM-SRP or FMD with chlorhexidine. Clinical parameters were recorded and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and subgingival plaque samples collected at baseline, 3 and 6 months after treatment. GCF levels of interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-17 were analysed using ELISA. Quantities of six bacterial species were determined using qPCR. RESULTS Clinical parameters improved significantly in all groups at 3 and 6 months (p<0.05). Percentage of sites with probing depth >6 mm was lower in the FMD than Q-SRP group at 3 and 6 months (p<0.05). FMD showed significantly higher percentage of pocket closure compared to Q-SRP and FM-SRP at both 3 and 6 months after treatment (p<0.05). The IL-1β levels decreased only in the FMD group (p<0.05), whereas no changes were found in IL-17 levels in any group. The levels of five out of six bacterial species decreased at 3 and/or 6 months only in the FMD group (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The FMD treatment appears to offer superior outcome than Q-SRP and could be the first choice for patients with GAgP.
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- Dilek Mamaklıoğlu
- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Health Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Oral Microbiology Research Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Oral Microbiology Research Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, Kuwait.,Oral Microbiology, Umea University, Umea, Sweden
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Peña DER, Santos EDS, Bezerra RDS, Nobre ÁVV, Pólvora TLS, da Fonseca BAL, Pozzetto B, Lourenço AG, do Nascimento C, Motta ACF. Nonsurgical periodontal debridement affects subgingival bacterial diversity in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 infected patients with periodontitis. J Periodontol 2022; 93:1455-1467. [PMID: 34986272 DOI: 10.1002/jper.21-0466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Following HIV-1 infection and antiretroviral therapy, the development of periodontal disease was shown to be favored. However, the influence of HIV-1 infection on the periodontal microbiota after nonsurgical periodontal debridement (NSPD) needs a broad comprehension. This work aimed to compare the subgingival microbiological content of HIV-infected and control patients with periodontitis undergoing NSPD. METHODS The bacterial profile of subgingival biofilm samples of HIV-1-infected (n = 18) and control (n = 14) patients with periodontitis was assessed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The samples were collected at baseline, 30 and 90 days after NSPD. The taxonomic analysis of gingival microbiota was performed using a ribosomal RNA database. The microbiota content was evaluated in the light of CD4 cell count and viral load. RESULTS Both HIV and control groups showed similar stages and grades of periodontitis. At baseline, the HIV group showed higher alpha diversity for both healthy (HS) and periodontal sites (PS). Streptococcus, Fusobacterium, Veillonella and Prevotella were the predominant bacterial genera. A low abundance of periodontopathogenic bacteria was observed, and the NSPD induced shifts in the subgingival biofilm of HIV-infected patients, leading to a microbiota similar to that of control patients. CONCLUSION Different subgingival microbiota profiles were identified - a less diverse microbiota was found in HIV-1-infected patients, in contrast to a more diverse microbiota in control patients. NSPD caused changes in the microbiota of both groups, with a greater impact on the HIV group, leading to a decrease in alpha diversity, and produced a positive impact on the serological immune markers in HIV-1-infected patients. Control of periodontitis should be included as part of an oral primary care, providing the oral health benefits and better control of HIV-1 infection. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Diana Estefania Ramos Peña
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and Periodontology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analyses, Toxicology and Food Science of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto
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- Blood Center of Ribeirao Preto, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and Periodontology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Clinic of Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Team Mucosal Immunity and Pathogen Agents, University of Lyon, University of Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, Public Health and Forensic Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Abdulkareem A, Abdulbaqi H, Gul S, Milward M, Chasib N, Alhashimi R. Classic vs. Novel Antibacterial Approaches for Eradicating Dental Biofilm as Adjunct to Periodontal Debridement: An Evidence-Based Overview. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 11:antibiotics11010009. [PMID: 35052887 PMCID: PMC8773342 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Periodontitis is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory disease that affects tooth-supporting soft/hard tissues of the dentition. The dental plaque biofilm is considered as a primary etiological factor in susceptible patients; however, other factors contribute to progression, such as diabetes and smoking. Current management utilizes mechanical biofilm removal as the gold standard of treatment. Antibacterial agents might be indicated in certain conditions as an adjunct to this mechanical approach. However, in view of the growing concern about bacterial resistance, alternative approaches have been investigated. Currently, a range of antimicrobial agents and protocols have been used in clinical management, but these remain largely non-validated. This review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of adjunctive antibiotic use in periodontal management and to compare them to recently suggested alternatives. Evidence from in vitro, observational and clinical trial studies suggests efficacy in the use of adjunctive antimicrobials in patients with grade C periodontitis of young age or where the associated risk factors are inconsistent with the amount of bone loss present. Meanwhile, alternative approaches such as photodynamic therapy, bacteriophage therapy and probiotics showed limited supportive evidence, and more studies are warranted to validate their efficiency.
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- Ali Abdulkareem
- College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Medical City of Baghdad, Baghdad 10011, Iraq; (H.A.); (N.C.); (R.A.)
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- College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Medical City of Baghdad, Baghdad 10011, Iraq; (H.A.); (N.C.); (R.A.)
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- College of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah 40062, Iraq;
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- College of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B5 7EG, UK;
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- College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Medical City of Baghdad, Baghdad 10011, Iraq; (H.A.); (N.C.); (R.A.)
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- College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Medical City of Baghdad, Baghdad 10011, Iraq; (H.A.); (N.C.); (R.A.)
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Anoixiadou S, Parashis A, Vouros I. Enamel matrix derivative as an adjunct to minimally invasive non-surgical treatment of intrabony defects: A randomized clinical trial. J Clin Periodontol 2021; 49:134-143. [PMID: 34708441 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIM To compare the efficacy of minimally invasive non-surgical technique (MINST) with or without enamel matrix derivative (EMD) in the treatment of intrabony defects ≤7 mm. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-six patients were randomly assigned to the two groups. The control group received MINST, while the experimental MINST+EMD. Clinical measurements were recorded at baseline and at 6 and 12 months, and radiographic measurements were made at baseline and 12 months. RESULTS All subjects completed the study, 18 in each group. Significant improvements were observed in both groups at 12 months (p < .001) with no differences in mean PD reduction (4.0 ± 1.4 vs. 4.2 ± 1.7 mm), CAL gain (3.5 ± 1.4 vs. 3.4 ± 1.6 mm), and defect resolution (1.9 ± 1.1 vs. 1.8 ± 0.9 mm) for the MINST and the MINST+EMD groups, respectively (p > .05). A trend for greater pocket closure (PD ≤4 mm and no BoP) was achieved with the application of EMD (77.8% vs. 55.6% sites), particularly for sites with baseline PD ≤8 mm (92.3% vs. 69.2% sites), accompanied by an increased number of successful composite outcome results (61.1% vs. 44.4% sites). CONCLUSIONS MINST demonstrates significant improvements 12 months after treatment of intrabony defects ≤7 mm. The additional application of EMD does not further improve the mean clinical or radiographic outcomes. This study is registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03622255).
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- Styliani Anoixiadou
- Department of Preventive Dentistry Periodontology and Implant Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry Periodontology and Implant Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Private Practice, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry Periodontology and Implant Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Feng C, Ding Y, Tang L, Gui Y, Shen X, He L, Lu X, Leung WK. Adjunctive Er:YAG laser in non-surgical periodontal therapy of patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus: A split-mouth randomized controlled study. J Periodontal Res 2021; 57:63-74. [PMID: 34610151 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Limited studies are available comparing the outcomes of non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) with or without adjunctive Er:YAG laser (ERL) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study evaluated the effects of ERL adjunctive NSPT on single-rooted teeth of inadequately controlled T2DM patients with periodontitis. METHODS Twenty-two inadequately controlled T2DM participants with periodontitis were recruited. Adopting a double-blinded split-mouth design and under block randomization, we investigated the effects of ERL in calculus removal then degranulation mode, or a sham treatment, adjunct NSPT, which included two visits of full-mouth root surface debridement delivered within 4-10 days, to test or control single-rooted teeth (Wuxi Stomatology Hospital, trial 2017-016). We followed periodontal parameters (plaque %, bleeding on probing [BOP] %, probing pocket depth [PPD], probing attachment level [PAL]) and selected systemic parameters (fasting plasma glucose [FPG], glycosylated hemoglobin [HbA1c%], high sensitivity C-reactive protein) at baseline, one, three, and six months after periodontal treatment. RESULTS The study was completed as planned. Periodontal parameters, FPG and HbA1c% of the 22 participants appeared significantly improved at six months (p < 0.001). The 44 ERL treated, compared to 44 sham treated single-rooted teeth exhibited significant improvement in BOP, mean PPD, and mean PAL at various postoperative follow-up time points (effect size ≥0.44; p < 0.001). No adverse event was reported. CONCLUSION Periodontal treatment outcomes in the T2DM patients with inadequate glycemic control were better in the single-rooted teeth received ERL adjunct NSPT. Further studies are warranted to confirm the observations reported in this short-term clinical study.
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- Chenchen Feng
- Department of Periodontology, Wuxi Stomatology Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Wuxi Stomatology Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Wuxi Stomatology Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Wuxi Stomatology Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Wuxi Stomatology Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Wuxi Stomatology Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Gunsolley JC, Al-Abedalla K, Shaqman M, Ioannidou E. Unusual Findings in Trials Evaluating Adjuncts to Scaling and Root Planing: Meta-analysis (Part 1). JDR Clin Trans Res 2021; 7:234-241. [PMID: 34609240 DOI: 10.1177/23800844211039722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A number of studies in patients with periodontitis have compared scaling and root planning (SRP) combined with an adjunctive treatment to SRP alone. Within that literature, an array of studies with overlapping investigators has consistently yielded substantially greater effects of adjunctive treatments than had been previously noted. This report investigates discrepancies between that cluster of research and the most recent American Dental Association (ADA) systematic review. METHODS This review was preregistered at https://osf.io/4meyd/. A search using the Scopus platform identified 32 articles published from 2010 to 2017 by investigators affiliated with the Government Dental College and Research Institute (GDCRI) in Bangalore, India. The primary outcome used in this meta-analysis was the change in clinical attachment level (CAL) after 6 mo. Effect sizes were estimated using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software after categorizing agents into groups based on pharmacologic similarity. RESULTS The search identified 32 studies encompassing 5 sets of adjunctive agents. Across the GDCRI studies, the CAL averaged 1.67 mm (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.43-1.91 mm), substantially exceeding values reported in the ADA review (mean: 0.39 mm, 95% CI: 0.27-0.51 mm). For categories of studies in which comparable subgroup estimates were available, the evaluations yielded overlapping estimates of SRP alone, but CAL estimates were discrepant for both locally delivered antimicrobials (GDCRI studies: mean: 1.45 mm, 95% CI: 0.63-2.27 mm; ADA review: mean: 0.38 mm, 95% CI: 0.16 -0.60 mm) and systemic antibiotics (GDCRI studies: mean: 1.35 mm, 95% CI: 0.97-1.73 mm; ADA review: mean: 0.39 mm, 95% CI: 0.21-0.57 mm). CONCLUSION In the literature on adjunctive agents supplementing SRP, findings from investigators linked to GDCRI stand out as having significantly more favorable estimated effects. Meanwhile, some agents studied by GDCRI-linked investigators have not been investigated by other researchers. In the absence of a clear explanation for discrepant results, it is recommended that unusually favorable reported effects of adjunctive agents be viewed with caution. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER STATEMENT The present meta-analysis observed an unusually large effect size of adjunctive agents to scaling and root planning in studies conducted by the same research group. These results were not consistent with trials on adjunctive agents and previous reports. As this research group has exclusively tested most of the agents, their results must be viewed with caution until other independent groups replicate the studies and reproduce the effect size.
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- J C Gunsolley
- Department of Periodontics, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Division of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, UCONN Health, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Periodontology, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Division of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, UCONN Health, Farmington, CT, USA
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Tan OL, Safii SH, Razali M. Clinical Efficacy of Repeated Applications of Local Drug Delivery and Adjunctive Agents in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy: A Systematic Review. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:1178. [PMID: 34680759 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10101178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The aim of this systematic review is to compare the clinical efficacy of repeated applications of local drug delivery and adjunctive agents (LDAs) in nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) compared to subgingival mechanical debridement (SMD) alone. The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, hand-searched literature and grey literature databases were searched for randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) with a minimum of 6-month follow-up. The outcomes of interest were changes in probing pocket depth and clinical attachment level as well as patient-centred outcomes. Of 1094 studies identified, 16 RCTs were included in the qualitative analysis. Across 11 different adjuncts analysed, only two studies utilizing minocycline gel/ointment and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) with indocyanine green photosensitizer had statistically significant differences in primary outcomes when compared to their control groups. Only one study on aPDT methylene blue 0.005% had compared single versus multiple applications against its control group. A mean range of 0.27–3.82 mm PD reduction and −0.09–2.82 mm CAL gain were observed with repeated LDA application. Considerable clinical heterogeneity and methodological flaws in the included studies preclude any definitive conclusions regarding the clinical efficacy of repeated LDA applications. Future RCTs with a direct comparison between single and repeated applications should be conducted to confirm or refute the clinical advantages of repeated LDA application in the nonsurgical management of periodontitis.
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Lu RF, Xu L, Feng XH, Wang XE, Meng HX. Multilevel Analysis of Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment of Patients with Generalised Aggressive Periodontitis. Chin J Dent Res 2021; 24:191-198. [PMID: 34491014 DOI: 10.3290/j.cjdr.b1965015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate various factors affecting the clinical outcome of nonsurgical periodontal treatment and evaluate the treatment effects of adjunctive amoxicillin and metronidazole (AMX + MET) in patients with generalised aggressive periodontitis (GAgP). METHODS Forty-two patients with GAgP were recruited and randomly assigned to three groups: scaling and root planing (SRP) only, AMX + MET after SRP, and AMX + MET during SRP. The patients were assessed every 2 months post-therapy. Periodontal clinical and subgingival microbiological parameters were analysed at baseline and 6 months post-therapy. The impacts of different covariates on pocket probing depth (PD) reduction were evaluated. RESULTS A multilevel analysis revealed that 58% of the variability in PD reduction was attributed to site-level parameters, 27.3% to patient-level parameters and 18.7% to tooth-level parameters. Greater PD reduction can be expected at initially deeper PD sites and sites with intrabony defects, and in patients with adjunctive use of AMX + MET. Persistent Tannerella forsythia infection and tooth mobility after treatment were negatively associated with PD reduction. CONCLUSION The clinical outcomes of nonsurgical periodontal treatment were mainly influenced by site-level parameters, and adjunctive use of AMX + MET can lead to better clinical results in patients with GAgP in a short time.
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Lee HC, Wu CN, Yuan K. Self-correction of pathologic tooth migration after nonsurgical periodontal treatment in a metabolic syndrome patient with severe periodontitis and drug-influenced gingival enlargement. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2021; 25:350-354. [PMID: 34393408 PMCID: PMC8336778 DOI: 10.4103/jisp.jisp_417_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Drug-influenced gingival enlargement (DIGE) and reduced bone support caused by periodontitis are two of the etiologic factors for pathologic tooth migration (PTM). Comprehensive management, including surgical, orthodontic, and prosthodontic treatment, is usually required for recovery from severe DIGE and PTM. An 85-year-old Taiwanese male with a history of hypertension and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) visited our dental department for severe gingival enlargement and spontaneous bleeding. He was diagnosed as having advanced periodontitis and DIGE. Remarkable PTM occurred on the front sextants of his dentition. The patient's DM was gradually controlled, and his calcium channel blocker treatment was substituted with a new regimen for 7 months. One year after nonsurgical periodontal treatment and reinforcing the patient's oral care, both DIGE and PTM were spontaneously resolved without any surgical or orthodontic intervention. We advocate the value of early diagnosis, improving patient's oral hygiene, and meticulous nonsurgical treatment for both DIGE and PTM.
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- Department of Stomatology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Stomatology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan City, Taiwan
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Alvarez-Azaustre MP, Bravo M, Magan-Fernandez A, Rodriguez-Archilla A, Llena C, Mesa F. Periodontal Treatment by Dental Undergraduate Students: Assessment of the Patient's Oral Quality of Life - A Prospective Pilot Study. Oral Health Prev Dent 2021; 19:311-319. [PMID: 34057341 DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.b1453071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the impact of nonsurgical periodontal treatment, performed by undergraduate dental students, on oral health-related quality of life of patients with periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS An observational, prospective, single-arm cohort study with pre‑post test involving 31 undergraduate dental students was performed. A complete periodontal examination was performed before and after receiving nonsurgical periodontal treatment. The main independent clinical variables assessed were the degree of periodontal inflammation and the number of teeth with periodontitis. Oral health-related quality of life was assessed before and after treatment through the Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (OIDP) questionnaire. The association between the extent of periodontal treatment (measured as number of treated teeth) and final OIDP score was assessed, adjusting for age, sex, and baseline OIDP, in a multiple regression model. RESULTS Thirty-four patients were enrolled and treated by the undergraduate students. The mean OIDP value (global absolute score), representing the severity and frequency of the impacts, decreased from 26.2 to 12 after treatment. The mean percentage of impact, representing the number dimensions affected by oral health (global percent score), was reduced from 13% to 6%. However, no association between the number of treated teeth and post-treatment OIDP score was observed after adjusting for age, sex, and baseline OIDP score. CONCLUSION Nonsurgical periodontal treatment performed by undergraduate dental students improved the oral health-related quality of life of periodontal patients, although no statistically significant association was found between the extent of periodontal treatment and the final OIDP score.
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Ongphichetmetha N, Lertpimonchai A, Champaiboon C. Bioactive glass and arginine dentifrices immediately relieved dentine hypersensitivity following non-surgical periodontal therapy: A randomized controlled trial. J Periodontol 2021; 93:246-255. [PMID: 34061357 DOI: 10.1002/jper.21-0091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is no report concerning calcium sodium phosphosilicate (CSPS) and arginine dentifrices in reducing dentine hypersensitivity (DH) in patients undergoing non-surgical periodontal therapy. The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of a dentifrice containing bioactive glass, 5% CSPS, and 8% arginine dentifrice in relieving DH in patients undergoing non-surgical therapy. METHODS Using a double-blind randomized controlled trial, 45 volunteers with DH following non-surgical therapy were immediately applied with one of three dentifrices containing: 5% CSPS, 8% arginine, or control on DH teeth. The participants then continued to brush twice daily for 8 weeks. DH was assessed using the Schiff cold air sensitivity scale and tactile tests at baseline, immediately after application, and up to 8 weeks. RESULTS The Schiff analysis revealed that the CSPS dentifrice significantly reduced DH immediately and declined through week 8. The arginine group demonstrated reduced DH through week 2. In contrast, DH reduction in the control began later at week 1. The visual analog scale analysis demonstrated that only CSPS had a significantly reduced percentage DH at the immediate, 2, 4, and 8 weeks compared with the baseline. The percentage of patients with DH (Schiff score ≥2) in the CSPS and arginine groups reduced to ≈ 50% after the in-office application. The number of DH patients treated with CSPS then decreased to 9% at the 2-week evaluation. CONCLUSION The CSPS and arginine dentifrices were beneficial in reducing periodontitis patient's discomfort, immediately and in the first 2 weeks following non-surgical periodontal therapy.
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Center of Excellence in Periodontal Disease and Dental Implants, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Center of Excellence in Periodontal Disease and Dental Implants, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Preshaw PM, Ide M, Bissett SM, Holliday R, Lansdowne N, Pickering K, Taylor JA, Levonian AM, Pleasance C, Guarnelli ME, Simonelli A, Fabbri C, Farina R, Panagakos FS, Trombelli L. No benefit of an adjunctive phototherapy protocol in treatment of periodontitis: A split-mouth randomized controlled trial. J Clin Periodontol 2021; 48:1093-1102. [PMID: 33817809 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To assess the efficacy of a commercially available adjunctive phototherapy protocol ("Perio-1") in treatment of periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS In an examiner-blind, randomized, controlled, split-mouth, multicentre study, 60 periodontitis patients received root surface debridement (RSD) in sextants either alone (control sextants) or with the adjunctive phototherapy protocol (test sextants). Re-evaluation was performed at 6, 12 and 24 weeks. RESULTS No statistically significant differences in mean (± standard deviation) clinical attachment level (CAL) change from baseline to week 24 were observed between test (-1.00 ± 1.16 mm) and control sextants (-0.87 ± 0.79 mm) at sites with probing pocket depths (PPDs) ≥5 mm ("deep sites") at baseline (p = .212). Comparisons between test and control sextants for all other parameters (CAL change at all sites, PPD change at deep sites/all sites, bleeding on probing, plaque scores), and for all change intervals, failed to identify any statistically significant differences. CONCLUSIONS The phototherapy protocol did not provide any additional clinical benefits over those achieved by RSD alone. (German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00011229).
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- Philip M Preshaw
- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.,School of Dentistry, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Faculty of Dentistry Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Faculty of Dentistry Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Faculty of Dentistry Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Faculty of Dentistry Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Research Centre for the Study of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Research Centre for the Study of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Research Centre for the Study of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Research Centre for the Study of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Research Centre for the Study of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Escobar Arregocés FM, Del Hierro Rada M, Sáenz Martinez MJ, Hernández Meza FJ, Roa NS, Velosa-Porras J, Latorre Uriza C. Systemic inflammatory response to non-surgical treatment in hypertensive patients with periodontal infection. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24951. [PMID: 33787581 PMCID: PMC8021383 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Hypertension is associated with chronic inflammation in the tissues and organs that are involved in the regulation of arterial pressure, such as kidneys and blood vessels. Periodontal disease affects systemic inflammatory markers, leading to endothelial dysfunction, atherosclerotic plaque instability, dyslipidaemia, and insulin resistance. These conditions can also cause an increase in the blood pressure. Nonsurgical periodontal therapies, such as scaling and root planning, can affect systemic markers of inflammation. We evaluated the effect of scaling and root planning on serum levels of inflammation biomarkers in hypertensive patients. The sample consisted of 19 hypertensive patients with Periodontitis. The patients underwent laboratory tests that included glycaemia, cholesterol, triglycerides and blood count. Blood pressure was measured before periodontal therapy, and the second blood pressure recording was obtained at the re-evaluation appointment. Quantification of peripheral blood cytokines was performed using the Milliplex Inflammation Human Cytokine kit (Interleukin 1-β, Interleukin-4, Interleukin-6, Interleukin-8, Interleukin-10, Interleukin-12 P70, Interleukin-17A, vascular endothelial growth factor and tumor necrosis factor-alpha). All cytokine levels decreased from the initial examination to reassessment. Cytokines that reflected a statistically significant difference included Interleukin-1β and endothelial vascular growth factor (P = .04 and P = .004). Hypertensive patients with periodontitis undergoing non-surgical periodontal treatment exhibited a decrease in proinflammatory cytokine levels. Non-surgical periodontal treatment decreases the levels of systemic proinflammatory cytokines in controlled hypertensive patients.
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- Centro de Investigaciones Odontológicas (CIO), Faculty of Dentistry
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Medara N, Lenzo JC, Walsh KA, O'Brien-Simpson NM, Reynolds EC, Darby IB. Peripheral T helper cell profiles during management of periodontitis. J Clin Periodontol 2020; 48:76-90. [PMID: 33051896 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM Periodontitis has been associated with other systemic diseases with underlying inflammation responsible for the shared link. This study evaluated longitudinal variation in peripheral T helper cells in periodontitis patients undergoing management over 1 year. MATERIALS AND METHODS Periodontal parameters and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were collected from 54 periodontitis patients at baseline, and 3-, 6- and 12-months post-treatment and 40 healthy controls. IFN-γ+ , IL-4+ , IL-17+ and Foxp3+ and their double-positive expression were identified in CD4+ and TCRαβ+ cells using flow cytometry. PBMCs were incubated with P. gingivalis, and IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-17 and IL-10 in cell supernatant were measured by ELISA. Cells and cytokines were also assessed based on clinical response to treatment where good (<10% of sites), moderate (10-20%) and poor (>20%) treatment outcome (TxO) groups had probing depths of ≥5 mm at study conclusion. RESULTS IFN-γ+ cells were lower at baseline, and 3- and 6-months compared to health, whereas Foxp3+ cells were increased at 12-months compared to all preceding timepoints and health. The good TxO group showed treatment-related variation in IFN-γ+ and Foxp3+ cells, whereas the poor TxO group did not. IFN-γ and IL-17 cytokine expression in cell supernatants was significantly lower at baseline compared to health, and IFN-γ and IL-10 showed treatment-related decrease. CONCLUSION This study suggests that IFN-γ+ and Foxp3+ cells may have a role in the systemic compartment in periodontitis. Periodontal management has local and systemic effects, and thus, assessment and management of periodontitis should form an integral part of overall systemic health.
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- Nidhi Medara
- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia.,Centre for Oral Health Research, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia.,Centre for Oral Health Research, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia.,Centre for Oral Health Research, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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Tan OL, Safii SH, Razali M. Clinical Efficacy of Single Application Local Drug Delivery and Adjunctive Agents in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12111086. [PMID: 33198248 PMCID: PMC7698182 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12111086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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This review aimed to rank the clinical efficacy of commercially available single-application local drug delivery and adjunctive agents (LDAs) compared with subgingival mechanical debridement (SMD) in nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT). Randomized controlled clinical trials that compared LDAs against SMD alone or with placebo in adults (aged at least 18 years) diagnosed with periodontitis with a minimum of 6 months follow-up were included. A frequentist approach to random-effects network meta-analysis was implemented. The efficacies of the LDAs measured by probing pocket depth (PPD) reduction and clinical attachment level (CAL) gain were reported as mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The treatments were ranked according to their P-score. Four network meta-analyses suggested that sulfonic/sulfuric acid gel (PPD MD −1.13 mm, 95% CI −1.74 to −0.53, P-score 0.91; CAL MD −1.09 mm, 95% CI −1.58 to −0.61, P-score 0.95) and doxycycline hyclate gel (PPD MD −0.90 mm, 95% CI −1.50 to −0.30, P-score 0.93; CAL MD −0.84 mm, 95% CI −1.40 to −0.28, P-score 0.92) were the most effective in reducing PPD and gaining CAL in split-mouth and parallel studies, respectively (moderate certainty of evidence). LDAs have differing efficacies, but they present with possible clinical significance over SMD alone in NSPT.
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- Oi Leng Tan
- Centre for Restorative Dentistry, Unit of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia;
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
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- Centre for Restorative Dentistry, Unit of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia;
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Schallhorn RA, McClain PK, Benhamou V, Doobrow JH, Grandin HM, Kasaj A. Application of enamel matrix derivative in conjunction with non-surgical therapy for treatment of moderate to severe periodontitis: A 12-month, randomized prospective, multicenter study. J Periodontol 2020; 92:619-628. [PMID: 32996172 DOI: 10.1002/jper.19-0579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Treatment of periodontitis aims to halt progressive bone and attachment loss and regenerate periodontal structures. In this study, the effect of using an enamel matrix derivative (EMD) as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy (test) versus non-surgical therapy alone (control) was evaluated. METHODS A prospective, split-mouth, multicenter study evaluated scaling and root planing (SRP) with and without EMD in 51 patients presenting with moderate to severe periodontitis (PPD = 5 to 8 mm) in at least 2 pockets per contralateral quadrants within the same arch. The primary outcome variable was change in clinical attachment level (CAL) after 12 months. Secondary variables included probing pocket depth (PPD), bleeding on probing (BoP), gingival margin level, dentin hypersensitivity, and percent of pockets converted to sites no longer requiring surgical treatment. RESULTS CAL changed significantly (P < 0.001) from baseline to 12 months for both treatment modalities (test = -2.2 ± 1.5 mm versus control = -2.1 ± 1.3 mm) and similarly for PPD; the difference between groups was not significant. A significant difference, favoring test conditions, was observed in percentage of both healthy PPDs (pockets < 5 mm) and converted pockets (sites no longer requiring surgical treatment); 79.8% of test versus 65.9% of control sites. BoP decreased significantly more (P < 0.05) in test sites (BoP at 17.8% test versus 23.1% control). CONCLUSIONS Both test and control treatments resulted in significant improvements in CAL and PPD. The adjunct use of EMD with SRP resulted in significantly greater improvements in overall periodontal health with less frequent BoP and a higher number of healthy PPDs.
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- Alfred E. Mann Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Chakravarthy Y, Chandra RV, Reddy AA, Reddy GP. Lateral osteoperiosteal flap versus lateral pedicle flap in the treatment of class III gingival recession: A single-center, open-label trial. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2020; 24:454-460. [PMID: 33144774 PMCID: PMC7592619 DOI: 10.4103/jisp.jisp_489_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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AIMS The aim of this study was to compare outcomes of lateral osteoperiosteal flap (OPF) and lateral pedicle flap (LPF) in the treatment of Miller's Class III gingival recession. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-two anterior maxillary and mandibular sites from 16 participants requiring mucogingival surgery for Miller's Class III gingival recession were included in the study. Eleven sites each were assigned to two groups. OPF: sites treated with lateral OPF and LPF: sites treated with LPF. Recession depth (RD) and bone level (BL) were the primary outcome variables, and probing pocket depth, clinical attachment level (CAL), and keratinized tissue width (KTW) were the secondary variables. All the variables were recorded at baseline (on the day of surgery), 3 months, and 6 months postsurgery. RESULTS OPF and LPF resulted in similar reduction in RD at the end of the study period (P ≤ 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in RD between OPF and LPF at 6 months (P = 0.862). OPF-treated sites showed greater gain in BL at 3 months (P = 0.0004) and 6 months (P = 0.0002). No significant differences were seen between OPF and LPF in measures of PD, CAL, and KTW. CONCLUSION Data from this 6-month trial seem to suggest that OPF can be used as an alternative procedure for treating Miller's class III recessions with adjacent edentulous sites or wide interproximal spaces. Long-term effects of OPF on the stability of root coverage outcomes are an exciting direction for future research.
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- Yarabham Chakravarthy
- Department of Periodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahbubnagar, Telangana, India
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- Department of Periodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahbubnagar, Telangana, India
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- Department of Periodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahbubnagar, Telangana, India
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Shi SW, Jiao J, Zhang L, Lu RF, Meng HX, Cao ZQ, Shi D, Song Y. Influence of local anesthesia on the outcomes of non-surgical periodontal treatment. Chin Med J (Engl) 2020; 133:1908-1914. [PMID: 32826453 PMCID: PMC7462207 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000000903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is limited evidence of the effects of local anesthesia (LA) on outcomes of non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT), in particular among the Chinese. This retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the effects of LA on short-term treatment outcomes of NSPT and to determine under what circumstances LA should be prescribed to improve these outcomes. METHODS Data from periodontal examinations of 3980 patients were used. The data were from 3-month re-evaluation records of an electronic periodontal charting record system in the Department of Periodontology of Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology from June 2008 to January 2015. Descriptive analyses included changes in probing depth (PD) and the Mazza bleeding index (BI). Two-level (patient and tooth) logistic regression models and three-level (patient, tooth, and site) linear regression models were constructed to analyze the influence of LA on PD for all teeth/sites and teeth/sites with an initial PD ≥ 5 mm. Decreases in PD and BI at sites under LA using the initial PD were also compared. RESULTS A significantly higher mean decrease in PD after NSPT was found in the LA group than in the no local anesthesia (NLA) group (0.98 vs. 0.54 mm, t = 24.12, P < 0.001). A significantly higher probability of decreases was found in the LA group in BI (percentages of teeth with BI > 1 and BI > 2) for all teeth (16.7% vs. 13.8%, t = 3.75, P < 0.001; 34.7% vs. 28.1%, t = 6.73, P < 0.001) and PD for teeth with PD ≥ 5 mm (32.3% vs. 17.3%, t = 28.48, P < 0.001). The difference in PD between the LA and NLA groups increased as the initial PD increased. The difference between the two groups was 0.12 to 0.22 mm for sites with a baseline PD < 7 mm; however, it increased to 0.41 to 1.37 mm for sites with a baseline PD ≥ 7 mm. CONCLUSIONS LA improved the decrease in PD after NSPT. Root debridement at sites with initial PD ≥ 7 mm should be performed under routine LA.
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- Shu-Wen Shi
- Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Peking University Hospital of Stomatology First Clinic Division, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Information Center, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Social Medicine and Global Health, Lund University, Malmö 20213, Sweden
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Medara N, Lenzo JC, Walsh KA, Reynolds EC, O'Brien-Simpson NM, Darby IB. Peripheral neutrophil phenotypes during management of periodontitis. J Periodontal Res 2020; 56:58-68. [PMID: 32803891 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Neutrophils are emerging as a key player in periodontal pathogenesis. The surface expression of cellular markers enables functional phenotyping of neutrophils which have distinct roles in disease states. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of periodontal management on neutrophil phenotypes in peripheral blood in periodontitis patients over one year. MATERIALS AND METHODS Peripheral blood and the periodontal parameters, mean probing depth and percentage of sites with bleeding on probing (%BOP), were collected from 40 healthy controls and 54 periodontitis patients at baseline and 3-, 6- and 12- months post-treatment. Flow cytometry was used to identify CD11b+ , CD16b+ , CD62L- and CD66b+ expression on neutrophils, neutrophil maturation stages as promyelocytes (CD11b- CD16b- ), metamyelocytes (CD11b+ CD16b- ) and mature neutrophils (CD11b+ CD16b+ ), and suppressive neutrophil phenotype as bands (CD16dim CD62Lbright ), normal neutrophils (CD16bright CD62Lbright ) and suppressive neutrophils (CD16bright CD62Ldim ). RESULTS CD62L- expression decreased with treatment. No differences were observed in neutrophil maturation stages in health or disease upon treatment. Suppressive and normal neutrophils showed a reciprocal relationship, where suppressive neutrophils decreased with treatment and normal neutrophils increased with treatment. In addition, %BOP was associated with suppressive neutrophils. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that management of periodontitis significantly modifies distinct neutrophil phenotypes in peripheral blood. Suppressive neutrophils may play a role in the pathogenesis of periodontitis. However, their exact role is unclear and requires further investigation.
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- Nidhi Medara
- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia.,Centre for Oral Health Research, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia.,Centre for Oral Health Research, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia.,Centre for Oral Health Research, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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Ramaglia L, Isola G, Matarese G, Bova M, Quattrocchi P, Iorio-Siciliano V, Guida A. Prophylaxis of Acute Attacks with a Novel Short-term Protocol in Hereditary Angioedema Patients Requiring Periodontal Treatment. Oral Health Prev Dent 2020; 18:355-361. [PMID: 31268048 DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.a42740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE C1-inhibitor (C1-INH) related hereditary angioedema (C1-INH-HAE) is a rare pathological condition caused by a deficiency or a functional alteration of serum protein C1-INH. Clinical manifestations are represented by recurrent, potentially life-threatening episodes of cutaneous or mucosal oedema. The present study analysed the effectiveness of a specific short-term prophylaxis protocol for the management of C1-INH-HAE patients requiring chronic periodontitis treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten consecutive C1-INH-HAE patients with mild to moderate chronic periodontitis were treated by non-surgical periodontal therapy with a full-mouth scaling approach (FMS) in two sessions 24 h apart. All patients underwent a short-term prophylaxis protocol of acute attacks based on the association of attenuated androgen (danazol), from 5 days before the first FMS session to 2 days after the second FMS session, and C1-INH concentrate given 1 h before the first FMS session. Patients were examined for periodontal changes over a 6-month period. RESULTS None of patients developed complications or oedema up to 1 week postoperatively. Compared to baseline, scaling and root planing (SRP) treatment yielded, at 6 months, a statistically significant improvement in probing depth (PD) (baseline: 5.24 mm ± 0.85 mm vs 6 months: 2.96 ± 0.31 mm), clinical attachment level (CAL) (baseline: 5.46 ± 0.81 vs 6 months: 3.89 ± 0.38 mm), full-mouth bleeding score (FMBS) (baseline: 27.6 ± 2.2% vs 6 months: 18.5 ± 2.1%) and in full-mouth plaque score (FMPS) (baseline: 28.6 ± 2.4% vs 6 months: 21.66 ± 3.3%). CONCLUSIONS This study showed the clinical effectiveness of the reported prophylaxis protocol in preventing acute attacks in HAE patients requiring non-surgical periodontal treatment, with no complications up to 1 week after FMS.
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Tan OL, Safii SH, Razali M. Commercial Local Pharmacotherapeutics and Adjunctive Agents for Nonsurgical Treatment of Periodontitis: A Contemporary Review of Clinical Efficacies and Challenges. Antibiotics (Basel) 2019; 9:E11. [PMID: 31905889 PMCID: PMC7169417 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9010011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Periodontal infections tend to be site-specific, mostly confined to the periodontal pocket. With the surge of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the trend is shifting towards other therapeutic modalities, especially locally delivered approaches that include other pharmacotherapeutic drugs and medical devices. This narrative review aimed to provide insights into the clinical efficacy of local drug delivery and adjunctive agents used in nonsurgical management of periodontitis. Electronic (PubMed/MEDLINE, CENTRAL, and EMBASE) and bibliographic searches of past systematic reviews were carried out to identify previous publications on the topic. Only relevant literature and randomized controlled trials published in English were selected. In addition, a literature review was developed based on the selected articles. Experimental drugs or agents were excluded. This review highlights the clinically proven and commercially available therapeutic agents related to the management of periodontal disease with comparisons of their clinical efficacies and challenges. A vast array of commercial local pharmacotherapeutic agents had been clinically tested, but the methodologies and clinical results varied within and between each agent used, causing difficulty in drawing conclusions and providing support to the superiority of one agent over another. Considering the benefit-cost ratio with the modest clinical results, the long-term usefulness of these agents remains debatable.
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- Oi Leng Tan
- Faculty of Dentistry, Centre for Restorative Dentistry, Unit of Periodontology, National University of Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia;
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Centre for Restorative Dentistry, Unit of Periodontology, National University of Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia;
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Almeida ML, Tôrres ACSDP, de Oliveira KC, Calderon PDS, Carreiro ADFP, Gurgel BCDV. Longitudinal Improvement in Periodontal Parameters between RPD Abutment Teeth with Direct and Indirect Retainers, after Periodontal Therapy. J Prosthodont 2018; 28:e440-e444. [PMID: 29508481 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.12774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of basic periodontal treatment on clinical periodontal parameters associated with abutment teeth of patients with mandibular Kennedy class I removable partial dentures (RPD) 18 months after treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty patients with periodontal disease were treated and evaluated according to the following periodontal parameters: visible plaque index (VPI), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing depth (PD), gingival recession (GR), clinical attachment loss (CAL), and keratinized mucosa (KM). These parameters were compared between abutment teeth with direct and indirect retainers at baseline, and after 6 and 18 months. Data were analyzed by Friedman Test and Wilcoxon Test for all variables. RESULTS Most patients (n = 26; 86.7%) included in the study were female and had a mean age of 61 years (±7.54). Results showed that VPI and BOP decreased over time, and that VPI values were higher in abutment teeth with direct retainers (p = 0.001). There was a reduction in PD after 6 months, which was maintained up to 18 months. In general, abutment teeth with direct retainers had significantly higher values for PD, GR, and CAL (p = 0.029). Data also indicated that the parameters for VPI, BOP, and PD improved; however, abutment teeth with direct retainers presented smaller improvements, compared with abutment teeth with indirect retainers, which presented significant improvements for almost all variables. CONCLUSION Periodontal treatment and oral hygiene care of patients were adequate for maintenance of adequate periodontal conditions, regardless of the use of prostheses.
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BACKGROUND Periodontitis is a bacterially-induced, chronic inflammatory disease that destroys the connective tissues and bone that support teeth. Active periodontal treatment aims to reduce the inflammatory response, primarily through eradication of bacterial deposits. Following completion of treatment and arrest of inflammation, supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) is employed to reduce the probability of re-infection and progression of the disease; to maintain teeth without pain, excessive mobility or persistent infection in the long term, and to prevent related oral diseases.According to the American Academy of Periodontology, SPT should include all components of a typical dental recall examination, and importantly should also include periodontal re-evaluation and risk assessment, supragingival and subgingival removal of bacterial plaque and calculus, and re-treatment of any sites showing recurrent or persistent disease. While the first four points might be expected to form part of the routine examination appointment for periodontally healthy patients, the inclusion of thorough periodontal evaluation, risk assessment and subsequent treatment - normally including mechanical debridement of any plaque or calculus deposits - differentiates SPT from routine care.Success of SPT has been reported in a number of long-term, retrospective studies. This review aimed to assess the evidence available from randomised controlled trials (RCTs). OBJECTIVES To determine the effects of supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) in the maintenance of the dentition of adults treated for periodontitis. SEARCH METHODS Cochrane Oral Health's Information Specialist searched the following databases: Cochrane Oral Health's Trials Register (to 8 May 2017), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (the Cochrane Library, 2017, Issue 5), MEDLINE Ovid (1946 to 8 May 2017), and Embase Ovid (1980 to 8 May 2017). The US National Institutes of Health Trials Registry (ClinicalTrials.gov) and the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform were searched for ongoing trials. No restrictions were placed on the language or date of publication when searching the electronic databases. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating SPT versus monitoring only or alternative approaches to mechanical debridement; SPT alone versus SPT with adjunctive interventions; different approaches to or providers of SPT; and different time intervals for SPT delivery.We excluded split-mouth studies where we considered there could be a risk of contamination.Participants must have completed active periodontal therapy at least six months prior to randomisation and be enrolled in an SPT programme. Trials must have had a minimum follow-up period of 12 months. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently screened search results to identify studies for inclusion, assessed the risk of bias in included studies and extracted study data. When possible, we calculated mean differences (MDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for continuous variables. Two review authors assessed the quality of evidence for each comparison and outcome using GRADE criteria. MAIN RESULTS We included four trials involving 307 participants aged 31 to 85 years, who had been previously treated for moderate to severe chronic periodontitis. Three studies compared adjuncts to mechanical debridement in SPT versus debridement only. The adjuncts were local antibiotics in two studies (one at high risk of bias and one at low risk) and photodynamic therapy in one study (at unclear risk of bias). One study at high risk of bias compared provision of SPT by a specialist versus general practitioner. We did not identify any RCTs evaluating the effects of SPT versus monitoring only, or of providing SPT at different time intervals, or that compared the effects of mechanical debridement using different approaches or technologies.No included trials measured our primary outcome 'tooth loss'; however, studies evaluated signs of inflammation and potential periodontal disease progression, including bleeding on probing (BoP), clinical attachment level (CAL) and probing pocket depth (PPD).There was no evidence of a difference between SPT delivered by a specialist versus a general practitioner for BoP or PPD at 12 months (very low-quality evidence). This study did not measure CAL or adverse events.Due to heterogeneous outcome reporting, it was not possible to combine data from the two studies comparing mechanical debridement with or without the use of adjunctive local antibiotics. Both studies found no evidence of a difference between groups at 12 months (low to very low-quality evidence). There were no adverse events in either study.The use of adjunctive photodynamic therapy did not demonstrate evidence of benefit compared to mechanical debridement only (very low-quality evidence). Adverse events were not measured.The quality of the evidence is low to very low for these comparisons. Future research is likely to change the findings, therefore the results should be interpreted with caution. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Overall, there is insufficient evidence to determine the superiority of different protocols or adjunctive strategies to improve tooth maintenance during SPT. No trials evaluated SPT versus monitoring only. The evidence available for the comparisons evaluated is of low to very low quality, and hampered by dissimilarities in outcome reporting. More trials using uniform definitions and outcomes are required to address the objectives of this review.
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- Carolina Manresa
- Dental School, University of BarcelonaAdult Comprehensive DentistryFeixa LLarga s/nHospitalet de LlobregatBarcelonaSpain08907
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- Dental School, University of BarcelonaAdult Comprehensive DentistryFeixa LLarga s/nHospitalet de LlobregatBarcelonaSpain08907
- Columbia UniversityDivision of Periodontics, Section of Oral, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Dental MedicineNew YorkNYUSA
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- Cardiff UniversitySchool of DentistryDepartment of Oral and Biomedical SciencesHeath ParkCardiffUKCF14 4XY
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- Dental School, University of GranadaPreventive DentistryCampus de la Cartuja s/nGranadaSpain08071
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Goel K, Pradhan S, Bhattarai MD. Effects of nonsurgical periodontal therapy in patients with moderately controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic periodontitis in Nepalese population. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent 2017; 9:73-80. [PMID: 28761379 PMCID: PMC5522660 DOI: 10.2147/ccide.s138338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Objectives Despite several investigations, evidence is still controversial regarding the effect of periodontal treatment on diabetes. This study evaluates and compares the effect on glycemic control and periodontal status with or without nonsurgical periodontal therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic periodontitis in a Nepalese population. Materials and methods A total of 82 patients attending the diabetes clinic and fulfilling enrollment criteria with moderate to severe periodontitis were selected. They were assigned in an alternative sequence, into test and control group. Both groups were instructed to continue with their medical treatment without modifications. Scaling and root surface debridement were performed in the test group whereas the control group received oral hygiene instructions with no treatment during the 3-month study period. Results There were 41 participants in each group with the mean age of 50.66±7.70 and 53.80±9.16 years, average diabetes duration of 6.32±4.21 and 6.24±4.00 years, mean body mass index of 24.78±1.85 and 24.6±1.79 kg/m2, and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level of 6.71±0.50% and 6.80±0.45%, in the test and control group, respectively. After 3 months, there was significant reduction in HbA1c levels in the test group compared to the control group (p=0.029). Clinical periodontal parameters of gingival index, probing depth (PD), and clinical attachment level (CAL) significantly improved in the test group (p<0.001) with PD reduction by 0.9 mm and gain in CAL by 0.3 mm compared to the control group (p>0.001) who showed an increase by 0.05 mm. Conclusion This study showed that nonsurgical periodontal therapy may have a beneficial effect on HbA1c level in moderately controlled type 2 diabetic patients.
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- Khushboo Goel
- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, College of Dental Surgery, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Periodontics Unit, Bir Hospital
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Andere NMRB, Castro Dos Santos NC, Araujo CF, Mathias IF, Taiete T, Casarin RCV, Jardini MAN, Shaddox LM, Santamaria MP. Clarithromycin as an Adjunct to One-Stage Full-Mouth Ultrasonic Periodontal Debridement in Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. J Periodontol 2017; 88:1244-1252. [PMID: 28671507 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2017.170165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study is to evaluate the periodontal clinical and microbiologic responses and possible adverse effects of clarithromycin (CLM) combined with periodontal mechanical therapy in the treatment of patients with generalized aggressive periodontitis. METHODS Forty patients were selected and randomly assigned into one of two groups: 1) CLM (n = 20): one-stage full-mouth ultrasonic debridement (FMUD) associated with CLM (500 mg, every 12 hours for 3 days); and 2) placebo (n = 20): FMUD associated with placebo pills. Clinical and microbiologic parameters were evaluated at baseline and 3 and 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS Both treatments presented statistically significant clinical and microbiologic improvements. However, the CLM group presented lower means of probing depth for pockets ≥7 mm at 6 months (4.0 ± 1.7 mm) compared with the placebo group (4.7 ± 1.3 mm) (P = 0.04). In addition, the CLM group also presented greater reduction of Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) DNA counts at 6 months (P = 0.0001). CONCLUSION Results from this study suggest both treatments are effective; however, adjunct use of CLM to FMUD leads to better reduction of deep pockets and Pg at 6 months compared with FMUD alone.
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Division of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Division of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Division of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Division of Periodontics, Piracicaba Dental School, Campinas State University, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Division of Periodontics, Piracicaba Dental School, Campinas State University, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Division of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Division of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, Brazil
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Preus HR, Gjermo P, Baelum V. A Randomized Double-Masked Clinical Trial Comparing Four Periodontitis Treatment Strategies: 5-Year Tooth Loss Results. J Periodontol 2016; 88:144-152. [PMID: 27767387 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2016.160332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tooth loss is the ultimate negative consequence of periodontitis, and reports of the extent to which different treatment strategies may influence long-term tooth loss are hard to find. This study aims to test the hypothesis that there is no difference in 5-year clinical outcome of therapy in terms of tooth mortality between groups of patients treated with conventional scaling and root planing (SRP) over weeks or same-day full-mouth disinfection (FDIS), with or without adjunctive metronidazole (MET). METHODS One hundred eighty-four patients with moderate-to-severe periodontitis were randomly allocated to one of four treatment groups: 1) FDIS+MET; 2) FDIS+placebo; 3) SRP+MET; and 4) SRP+placebo. Total 161 patients (88%) completed the 5-year follow-up examination, and data on number and timing of tooth extractions as well as pre-extraction diagnoses and reasons for extractions were analyzed. RESULTS No differences were observed between groups with regard to number of, reasons for, or time of extractions in the four groups at baseline and 1, 3, and 5 years after treatment. CONCLUSION If extraction or retention of teeth is regarded as a measure of failure or success 5 years after completion of periodontal therapy, none of the four strategies produced an end result better than the other.
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- Hans R Preus
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Institute of Clinical Odontology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Institute of Clinical Odontology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Dentistry Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Troiano G, Laino L, Dioguardi M, Giannatempo G, Lo Muzio L, Lo Russo L. Mandibular Class II Furcation Defect Treatment: Effects of the Addition of Platelet Concentrates to Open Flap: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Periodontol 2016; 87:1030-8. [PMID: 27145146 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2016.160058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND To improve the efficacy and outcomes of regenerative therapy for furcation defects, the use of platelet concentrates (PCs) in addition to open flap debridement (OFD) has been investigated. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate whether mandibular Class II furcation defects treated with the addition of PC to OFD heal with a significant improvement in the following: 1) horizontal clinical attachment level (HCAL); 2) vertical clinical attachment level (VCAL); 3) probing depth (PD); and 4) level of gingival margin (LGM). METHODS Electronic databases (MEDLINE, EBSCO Library, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and SCOPUS) were searched for randomized clinical trials to address the use of PCs in combination with OFD compared with a control group without PCs for the treatment of mandibular Class II furcation defects in humans and to provide data on the above reported outcome measures. The results of selected studies were converted to mean difference and standard error and interpolated using the inverse of variance test. Heterogeneity was investigated using both the Higgins index and the Q test. RESULTS Of 254 articles screened, only 11 were read in full text, and three of these were included in the meta-analysis. The addition of PCs to OFD revealed a small improvement in the following: 1) HCAL (mean difference, 1.36 mm; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.07 to 1.65); 2) VCAL (mean difference, 1.54 mm; 95% CI = 1.23 to 1.85); and 3) PD (mean difference, 1.83 mm; 95% CI = 1.36 to 2.29). No differences were found for the LGM. Heterogeneity across the studies was high, and all the three included studies were performed in one country. CONCLUSIONS Adding PCs to OFD for the treatment of mandibular Class II furcation defects may lead to slight improvements in clinical parameters. Nonetheless, because of the high heterogeneity of the very small number of reported studies and the small effect size, no definitive conclusion can be achieved about the clinical application of such a treatment option.
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- Giuseppe Troiano
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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