Epidemiologic evidence indicates that periodontitis is more frequent in patients with
uncontrolled diabetes mellitus than in healthy controls, suggesting that it could be …

Periodontal diseases and dental caries are the most common infectious oral diseases
impacting oral health globally. Oral cavity health is crucial for enhancing life quality since it …

Background—chlorhexidine (CHX) is most commonly used as a chemical plaque control
agent. Nevertheless, its adverse effects, including teeth discoloration, taste alteration and …

Periodontitis is a term used to describe an inflammatory process, initiated by the plaque
biofilm, that leads to loss of periodontal attachment to the root surface and adjacent alveolar …

As many diseases have been shown to have several or indirect causes (ie are multifactorial)
the question is what is the relative importance of each factor in a given disease? Also, what …

Background: Periodontology is a fast-evolving field with newer insights into traditional
periodontal diagnosis. Advances in periodontal disease diagnostic research are moving …

OBJECTIVE: Polyphenols (PPs) are reactive metabolites abundant in plant-derived foods,
particularly fruits, seeds and leaves. In the tissues of the digestive tract, particularly the oral …

Cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles have been considered as excellent antioxidants and
have become a focus of numerous studies. However, the mechanism behind the antioxidant …

Background/aims: Saliva, a heterogeneous fluid comprising proteins, glycoproteins,
electrolytes, small organic molecules and compounds transported from the blood, constantly …

Objectives: Increased levels of reactive oxygen species lead to oxidative stress. Recent data
suggest increased lipid peroxidation (LPO) levels and oxidative stress in periodontitis …