Oral Health

Background Glycemic control is a key component in diabetes management. Periodontitis is the inflammation and destruction of the underlying supporting tissues of the teeth. Studies have shown evidence of a bidirectional relationship between glycemic control and periodontitis. Glycemic control can be measured by glycated hemoglobin…

Toothbrushing is performed with a manual toothbrush (MT) or a power toothbrush (PT) to help maintain oral health and prevent plaque-induced diseases. Researchers analyzed videos of 100 university students using their own PT or MT to identify tooth brushing behaviours that predict…

Peri-implant diseases, specifically peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, are inflammatory conditions affecting peri-implant tissues induced by peri-implant biofilms. Peri-implant mucositis is a reversible condition. Its primary etiology is host-microbial homeostasis disruption at the implant-mucosa interface. Factors associated with peri-implant mucositis include biofilm accumulation…

The clinical guidelines for the treatment of clients with periodontitis stages I-III published by the European Federation of Periodontology in 2020 suggest providing treatment for periodontitis in a preestablished stepwise approach. After the client is informed of their condition, the first step…

Dental implants are a routine treatment modality requiring ongoing maintenance. Several factors can influence the long-term survival of dental implants, including biological and mechanical complications, which can affect their clinical outcomes. Biological complications involve inflammatory conditions, such as peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis.…

Halitosis refers to an unpleasant or foul odour originating from the oral cavity. It can be caused by either intraoral or extraoral factors, with intraoral factors playing a significant role in the majority of cases. Halitosis is the most prevalent cause for…

Successful treatment of periodontitis involves root surface decontamination and infection control in periodontal pockets. In the 1970s and 1980s, scaling, root planing, and gingival curettage were common treatments for periodontitis; and surgical treatments, such as gingivectomy, flap surgeries, and resective therapy, were…

Dental caries, which are caused by cariogenic microorganisms in plaque biofilms, are a major public health problem worldwide, affecting about 2.43 billion people to varying degrees. The prevalence of dental caries in children is increasing in many countries. Globally, an estimated 514…