
Alternative Antibiotic Regime in the Treatment of GAgP
Generalized Aggressive PeriodontitisAggressive PeriodontitisThe objective of this randomized clinical study was to evaluate the effect of systemic administration of moxifloxacin compared to amoxicillin plus metronidazole combined with non-surgical treatment in patients with generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP) in 6-month follow-up. A total of 40 systemically healthy patients with GAgP will evaluate in this randomized clinical trial. Periodontal parameters (plaque index, gingival index, probing depth, bleeding on probing, clinical attachment level) will be recorded at baseline, 1st, 3rd and 6th month. Patients will receive either 400 mg moxifloxacin per os once daily or 500 mg metronidazole and 500 mg amoxicillin per os three times daily for 7 days consecutively.

Salivary Inflammatory Biomarkers: Predictors & Comparative Effects of Sonicare/Elite-Flexcare in...
InflammationPeriodontitisThis research study has 2 aims. One aim is to see if saliva testing can show if a person has healthy gum tissue, gingivitis, or one of three degrees of periodontitis - mild, moderate, or severe. The second aim is to examine the effect of the Sonicare Elite/Flexcare toothbrush on periodontitis.

Effect of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Combination on Postoperative Endodontic Pain
Symptomatic Periapical PeriodontitisThe aim of this prospective, randomized, placebo controlled study is to evaluate the effect of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid combination on post-operative pain and swelling in adult patient with symptomatic apical periodontitis.

Systemic Probiotics in the Periodontal Treatment
PeriodontitisThe aim of this multicenter randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the clinical, microbiological and immunological effects of probiotics as an adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing alone or in combination with Metronidazole and Amoxicillin in the treatment of periodontitis.

L. Reuteri ATCC PTA 5289 + L. Reuteri DSM 17938 in Pregnant Women
Periodontitis and PregnancyRandomized controlled tril to evaluate the safety and efficacy for the combination of L. reuteri ATCC PTA 5289 & L. reuteri DSM 17938 in pregnant women with periodontitis and/or gingivits to improve oral health and at the same time reduce the risk for prematurity or intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR). Women in this study wil receive L. reuteri Prodentis (L. reuteri DSM 17938 & L. reuteri ATCC PTA 5289 ) at a dose of 2x10^8 Colony Forming Units (CFU). One lozenges is to be taken twice per day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) giving a total daily dose of at least 4x108 CFU/day since randomization until delivery. The control group will receive placebo lozenges which contains identical ingredients except for lacking the bacteria. One lozenges is to be taken twice per day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The study product will be kept refrigerated (+20 - +80 C)

The Effect of Zinc on the Gingival Crevicular Fluid Level of Total Oxidant Capacity in Type 2 Diabetic...
Chronic PeriodontitisTo evaluate the effect of systemic administration of zinc on the gingival crevicular fluid level of total oxidant capacity in controlled Type-2 diabetic patients with stage-II and III periodontitis after non-surgical periodontal therapy.

Comparison of Clinical and Radiographic Parameters in the Application of Cross-linked Hyaluronic...
Chronic PeriodontitisPeriodontal Bone LossThe aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness in periodontal regeneration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid at 1.8% (Hyadent BG®) with enamel matrix derivative (Emdogain®) in periodontal bone defects evaluating their clinical and radiographic variables.

Influence of Smoking on Clinical, Microbiological and Immunologic Parameters in Patients With Aggressive...
Periodontal DiseasesAggressive PeriodontitisTreatment of smoker patients with AgP is considered a challenge to periodontists. To date, only one controlled clinical study (De Genaro Modanese et al., 2016) evaluated the effect of full mouth ultrasonic debridment (FMUD) on smokers with aggressive periodontitis. Its results showed significant improvements in clinical parameters (plaque index PI, bleeding on probing- BoP and probing depth-PD), and immunologic (reductions in interleukin 6- IL-6, tumor necrosis factor- α TNF-α levels), although the results were more favorable for non-smoking patients. Antimicrobials associated to mechanical therapy has been extensively studied (Hafajee et al., 2003, Heitz-Mayfield, 2006). The association of Amoxicillin and Metronidazole have had good clinical and microbiological results in randomized clinical trials in the treatment of AgP (Casarin et al., 2012, Sgolastra et al., 2012, Keestra et al., 2015). Thus, this study investigates clinical, microbiological and immunological influence of smoking in the periodontal debridement associated to Amoxiciclin and Metronidazole of young individuals with pronounced periodontal destruction, compared with non-smokers individuals.

The Effects of Subgingival Air-polishing, as an Adjunct to Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment on...
Periodontal DiseasesPeriodontal disease is serious and global chronic disease. The prevalence of periodontal diseases in United Arab Emirates is not clear but data from Dubai Health Authority showed that one in five patients has received periodontal treatment in recent years. Several studies reported the additional benefits provided by the use of air-polishing devices in combination with ultrasonic debridement in the treatment of gum disease, their use may reduce postoperative pain and discomfort while providing improvement in gum status. The aim of the study is to compare the effect of removing bacterial deposit (biofilm) from deep tooth pocket using combined air-polishing and conventional pocket debridement versus conventional pocket debridement alone on tooth supporting tissue parameters in patients with advanced gum disease (periodontitis). Methodology: A total of 22 patients with advanced gum disease will be randomly allocated to two groups: a control group, which will receive conventional pocket debridement and a test group which will receive ultrasonic debridement with air-polishing (Airflow Prophylaxis Master, EMS, Nyon, Switzerland). Gum measurements will be recorded by a masked calibrated examiner at six points for each tooth and patients' postoperative experience and satisfaction will be assessed using special forms.

Endo-perio Lesion's Treatment With Using Diode Laser 940nm
PeriodontitisEndodontic InflammationPeriodontal marginal and periapical diseases cause a huge destruction of tissues surrounding the tooth with periodontal patients. Treatment consists on elimination of pathogens, which are presented in periodontal pockets and also in root canals. To increase efficiency of endo-perio treatment there is used diode laser wavelength 940nm. Laser disinfection is done in periodontal pockets and root canals. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment of endo-perio lesions with use of medicaments and diode laser. The study will present cases of endo-perio lesions around molars in investigated and control group. Teeth were subjected to endodontic and periodontological treatment. The roots and pockets have been disinfected with a diode laser only in investigated group. In the both groups between the visits into root canals there were applied alkaline paste. The treatment was completed after 6 months. Before the beginning and after the end of treatment there were made a two-dimensional image and CBCT. CBCT was subjected to manual segmentation. The resulting streolitographic models were allowed to check the change of bone volume.