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This case is a clear example of the importance of regular follow-up and maintenance in patients who undergo implant treatment, particularly in high risk patients, like the
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Summary of article “Differences in antimicrobial activity of four commercial 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthrinse formulations: an in vitro contact test and salivary bacterial counts study”
Authors: Herrera D, Roldán S, Santacruz I, Santos S, Masdevall M, Sanz M.
Journal: J Clin Periodontol. 2003 Apr; 30(4): 307-14.
Chlorhexidine (CHX) is considered the gold
Association between Periodontal disease and Diabetes Mellitus
Periodontal diseases are widespread in Spain. Since the last century, it has become evident that there is a relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease, although this relationship
Clinical Case: Multidisciplinary treatment of a patient with generalised advanced periodontitis
Below is the case of a patient who came to the university clinic at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) with advanced periodontal disease and with
Oral healthcare: Apps for your smartphone
This is the digital era, and the number of professionals with smartphones and the amount of specialized apps are increasing every day. Our environment is shifting towards
Association between Periodontal Disease and Ischemic Heart Disease
In recent years, numerous observational and interventional studies have focused on the possible association between periodontal disease and cardiovascular diseases.
During the chronic inflammatory process of periodontitis,
Happy World Dental Hygienist Day!
All Oral Health professionals play an important role in the daily oral hygiene of people throughout society. Today is World Dental Hygienist Day, in celebration of this
World No Tobacco Day
Every May 31st, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates World No Tobacco Day. The WHO and associated organisations promote a worldwide 24-hour period of abstinence from tobacco.
Oral biofilm
Growth in the form of biofilm is bacteria’s main way of life, and it facilitates their survival in most environmental conditions.
The oral cavity is one of
Summary of article “Experimental Gingivitis in Man”
Harald Löe, Else Theilade and S. Börglum Jensen. Experimental Gingivitis in Man. Journal of Periodontology May-June 1965, Vol. 36, No. 3: 177-187.
The objective of this study