Periodontal vaccine

Vaccination: Vaccination is a process that induces specific immune resistance to a bacterial or viral infection. In vaccination, dead or attenuated living infectious material is introduced into the body with the objective of increasing resistance or eliminating the disease. The first and foremost step in making a vaccine is the identification of the antigenic component…

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Can connective tissue attachment occurs over restorative surfaces like GIC/composite/ceramic?

The exposure of root surfaces resulting from gingival recession may be due to several etiologic factors. These include factors such as periodontal disease, mechanical forces such as faulty toothbrushing, iatrogenic factors like uncontrolled orthodontic movement, improper restorations, viral infections of the gingiva, and anatomical factors such as tooth malposition and frenum pull. The result is…

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Periodontal maintenance (Supportive periodontal therapy)

Introduction to periodontal maintenance Periodontal diseases are multifactorial diseases where host-microbial interactions lead to the destruction of periodontal soft and hard tissues. Various forms of periodontitis can be efficiently treated with non-surgical and surgical therapy, but periodic periodontal maintenance is important for the maintenance of periodontal health after active periodontal treatment. Periodontal maintenance is defined…

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Orthodontic-periodontal interrelationship

Introduction to ortho-perio interrelationship Orthodontic treatment has become one of the most commonly carried out dental treatment in adolescents and young adults. The most commonly argued rationale for this treatment is that dental alignment obtained with orthodontic therapy facilitates plaque removal and reduces occlusal trauma. The bristles of the toothbrush fail to reach all tooth…

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Periodontic-endodontic interrelationship

Introduction to endo-perio lesions The term “endo-perio” lesion has been proposed to describe the destructive lesions resulting from inflammatory products found in varying degrees in both the periodontial and pulpal tissues. The periodontium and dental pulp are inter-linked from embryonic stage. The dental pulp originates from dental papilla and the periodontal ligament originates from dental…

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Periodontal microsurgery

Introduction to periodontal microsurgery Periodontal microsurgery is one of the many advances that have taken place in the field of surgical periodontal therapy. Microsurgery is described as a methodology, a modification, and refinement of existing surgical techniques that uses magnification to improve visualization and has implications for and applicability to all specialities1. Historically, the first…

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