This gentle subgingival cleaning helps remove harmful biofilms at their source. Second, the angled position ensures the ...

The items 1–12 represent: 1, a clearly stated aim; 2, inclusion of consecutive patients; 3, prospective collection of data; 4, endpoints appropriate to the aim of the study; 5, unbiased ...

The term periodontal disease usually refers to a group of infection-induced inflammatory diseases, affecting gingiva, connective tissue, periodontal ligament, and surrounding bone, that are caused by ...

P. aeruginosa and Acinetobacter spp. are important pathogens associated with late nosocomial pneumonia in hospitalized and institutionalized individuals. The oral cavity may be a major source of these ...

From the Departments of Dental Ecology (J.D.B., K.M., J.E.), Epidemiology (G.H.), Biostatistics (D.C.), and Periodontology (D.L., S.O.), University of North Carolina ...

The Varios Combi Pro has detachable chambers and handpieces making it easy to switch between supragingival (enamel only) application to remove staining and subgingival application to disrupt biofilm ...

Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the gum tissues and the supporting tooth structures. It is one of the most common causes of losing teeth worldwide. Despite the advances in ...

The importance of the microbiota-gut-brain axis has been of major interest in mental health research in recent years. In addition, research endeavors have expanded to also include the role of the oral ...

The teeth to be banded are scaled and a localized prophylaxis is performed to remove plaque, calculus, and food debris. Molar orthodontic band(s) is/are selected for the abutment teeth. The proper ...

Dental calculus, also known as tartar is a hardened form of dental plaque that accumulates on teeth and can lead to various ...

1. Local anesthesia is administered. (This is necessary for gingival anesthesia even if tooth has had a pulpotomy or pulpectomy). 2. A rubber dam should be used. Wooden wedges are placed ...