The primary etiological agent for the initiation and progression of periodontal disease is the
dental plaque biofilm which is an organized aggregation of microorganisms residing within a …

Aim To explore the implications for dentists and family doctors of the association between
periodontal and systemic diseases and the role of dentists and family doctors in managing …

Abstract Background The recently published Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) for the
treatment of stages I–IV periodontitis provided evidence‐based recommendations for …

This paper undertakes a broad and comprehensive synthesis of relevant clinical, biological,
biomechanical, technical and healthcare services data to understand the factors affecting …

Periodontitis is a common disorder affecting> 40% of adults in the United States. Globally,
the severe form of the disease has a prevalence of 11%. In advanced cases, periodontitis …

This narrative review summarizes the collective knowledge on periodontal microbiology,
through a historical timeline that highlights the European contribution in the global field. The …

Dental implants have become a mainstream treatment approach in daily practice, and
because of their high survival rates over time, they have become the preferred treatment …

The skin, oral cavity, digestive and reproductive tracts of the human body harbor symbiotic
and commensal microorganisms living harmoniously with the host. The oral cavity houses …

Therapeutic strategies focussed on the pulp preservation, are important when managing
vital teeth with deep caries and an exposed pulp. These vital pulp treatments (VPTs); …

Objectives Chlorhexidine (CHX) is a commonly used antiseptic mouthwash, used by dental
practitioners and the public, due to its antimicrobial effects. The aim of this article was to …