Abstract Background Minimizing crestal bone loss following immediate implant placement is considered the most challenging aspect in therapy. Implant surface topography and chemical modifications have been shown to influence success of O sseointegration. The S traumann ® B one L evel implant, featuring SLA ctive surface, has introduced with aim enhancing apposition. Similarly, sseo peed™ implants from A stra T ech claim an enhanced osseointegration. Because specific features design, both...

Background: Postoperative pain is a potential adverse side effect of oral surgeries, and attempts should be made to prevent or minimize it. This study compares efficacy preemptive ibuprofen dexamethasone protocols for prevention control after surgical implant placement. Methods: prospective, double‐masked, parallel‐group, placebo‐controlled, randomized clinical trial included 117 patients with planned dental Patients were assigned receive one three different protocols: 1) 600 mg 1 hour...

The aim of this study was to investigate the consequences different flapless procedures for installation dental implants on peri-implant bone response.After bilateral extraction mandibular second and third premolars a 3-month healing period, 30 SLActive(®) were installed 3 months in 10 Beagle dogs according three surgical approaches, i.e.: (1) flapped (F), (2) tissue punch (P), (3) direct (DF).At harvesting, 29 analysed. Micro-computed tomography histomorphometrical evaluation (which also...

To assess the relationship between presence of periodontal disease and halitosis.A total 120 patients were enrolled divided into 2 groups, 60 with probing depth (PD) > 3.0 mm (group 1) PD ≤ 2). Clinical parameters including, plaque index (PI), bleeding (BI), obtained. Breath samples collected analyzed using a portable gas chromatograph to measure concentration volatile sulfur compounds (VSC).Halitosis was found affect 58.3% patients. The means PI, BI, VSC significantly higher in group 1 (PD...

Background The dental literature is replete with reports on the oral health surveys of normal children. Relatively few data exist for conditions mentally challenged children and adolescents multiple disabilities in India. Aim To assess hygiene practices treatment needs among 6–12‐year‐old disabled attending special schools Chennai, India, between 2007 2008. Design A cross‐sectional study were collected using WHO criteria, a questionnaire (for parents/guardians) regarding demographic...

Abstract Objectives The aim of this randomized, controlled trial was to evaluate the effects 685‐nm gallium aluminium arsenide (GaAlAs) diode laser therapy (1.6 J cm −2 ) as an adjunct scaling and root planing in treatment chronic periodontitis. Methods Thirty‐two patients aged 35–60 years old who had periodontitis met eligibility criteria. They were randomly assigned two equal groups: performed SRP group, while scaling, irradiation periodontal pockets + DL group. Subgingival plaque samples...

In the present randomised controlled trial (RCT), authors hypothesise that herbal-based oral rinses are as effective 0.12% chlorhexidine when used adjuncts to non-surgical mechanical debridement (MD) in management of peri-implant mucositis. The aim RCT was compare efficacy an herbal rinse with a chlorhexidine-based MD treatment

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) and photodynamic (PDT) as adjuncts mechanical debridement (MD) for treatment peri-implantitis. present is based on null hypothesis that there no difference in peri-implant inflammatory parameters (modified plaque index [mPI], modified gingival [mGI], probing depth [PD]) crestal bone loss (CBL) following MD either with PBMT or PDT patients peri-implantitis.Forty-nine peri-implantitis were randomly categorized...

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the relationship between ABO blood groups and periodontal diseases.

Aim:To investigate risk factors associated with halitosis in children using OralChroma™.Materials and methods: Sixty-seven between the ages of 3 8 who attended a pre-general anesthesia assessment at Dental University Hospital King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, were enrolled this study after satisfying inclusion criteria.Demographic data, medical history, oral hygiene practices obtained by standardized questionnaire completed parents each child.Clinical dental examination was...

The objective of this study is to obtain data on the prevalence bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis jaws (ONJ) among patients who received dental treatment in Riyadh. was conducted five hospitals Riyadh area. All subjects were interviewed collect regarding their medical history, bisphosphonates usage, and possible complications after treatment. A total 88 under therapy interviewed, 25% males 75% females. Bisphosphonates taken orally by 89.7% while 10.2% bisphosphonate intravenously. have...

Halitosis is the unpleasant and offensive odour in exhaled air, which linked to presence of volatile sulphur compounds (VSC). Different mouthwashes have been used treat halitosis. The objective this study was test effect an antioxidant (AO) mouthwash, mouthwash containing [0.05% chlorhexidine, 0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride, 0.14% zinc lactate (CHX-CPC-Zn)] on VSC. Thirty-five subjects with halitosis participated clinical trial. At baseline visit, a breath sample taken analyzed for level...

The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the level halitosis in patients with/without fixed crowns addition influence various crown parameters on also explored. In total, 96 subjects (fixed = 52; no 44) participated study. levels volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs) hydrogen sulphide (H2S), methyl mercaptan (CH3SH), dimethyl (CH3SCH3) were evaluated with breath samples using gas chromatography used for classification as presence or absence halitosis. periodontal clinical all...

The aim of the study was to objectively evaluate short-term effect Arabic coffee and black tea on oral halitosis. This a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover clinical trial 17 healthy individuals. During initial visit, pre-treatment breath samples were collected from each subject analyzed using portable gas chromatography (OralChroma™). Four interventions evaluated, with as test intervention tools, mouthwash containing solution (0.05% chlorhexidine, 0.05%...

Interventions and management modalities of pediatric halitosis have been suggested in the literature, however, effect full mouth rehabilitation (FMR) under general anesthesia (GA) on was not reported. Therefore, present study conducted to investigate parents’ perceptions their child’s before after FMR GA; evaluate clinical halitosis. Fifty-seven children between 3–8 years old, scheduled for GA, were included satisfying inclusion criteria upon parental consent. Parents’ perception evaluated...

The association between sleeve gastrectomy and halitosis remains relatively unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of on oral bacterial species associated with in patients obesity. This was a prospective longitudinal cohort that examined before after followed at three time intervals (1, 3, 6 months) gastrectomy. Clinical periodontal measurements (plaque index [PI], gingival [GI], probing depth [PD]) were obtained. In addition, plaque samples collected for quantification...

This study aimed to gain more information from complete denture (CD) wearers who did not receive dental implants, of the reasons preventing them using implants retain their CD in a selected sample patients Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.A paper-and-pencil questionnaire containing 20 direct questions possible receiving dentures was distributed three different places total 270 subjects were included this survey. The results showed that 180 (66.7%) indicated fear pain associated with implant placement...

Halitosis refers to socially unacceptable levels of breath odors. This affects the social life and psychological well-being individuals. The purpose this study was evaluate prevalence self-perceived halitosis (SPH) among females its effect on life. a cross-sectional study. A previously validated questionnaire distributed electronically through secure link. consisted 5 different parts that collected information sociodemographic, medical history, oral hygiene other health habits. It also...

Halitosis is a growing concern for patients seeking dental treatment. Women experience hormonal changes throughout different phases of their life. These may affect volatile organic compound (VOC) production and can be linked to halitosis. The aim this study was evaluate the effect on self-perceived halitosis in sample females using self-administered questionnaire. This used cross-sectional observational design. questionnaire distributed electronically through Google forms. A total 1089...

To evaluate parents' knowledge about halitosis, and to compare perception of halitosis in their children the presence clinically.Children between 3 8 years attended Dental University Hospital, King Saud University, were screened. Children satisfying inclusion criteria parents agreed participate included. Questionnaires regarding filled by attending parents. Then, assessment participating carried out portable gas chromatograph device (OralChromaTM).A total 67 (44 girls 23 boys) included this...

Introduction: Bariatric surgery is widely used and considered as one of the most effective treatments for morbid obesity, but it can be associated with medical dental adverse side-effects. It frequently major metabolic changes that may lead to extraoral halitosis. Aim: To assess role exhaled acetone produced a result weight loss in production extra-oral halitosis patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Materials Methods: A prospective longitudinal cohort study was designed from October 2018...