Periodontics

Antimicrobial Aspects of Inflammatory Suppression

Control of the root surface environment has been an essential component of periodontal therapy...

The Periodontal Crown: Creating Healthy Tissue

Increasing attention is being given by our patients to their physical health. With increasing...

Photodisinfection: The Future of Periodontal Therapy

A number of innovative periodontal treatment options have been developed for use in the...

Oral-Body Inflammatory Connection

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and periodontal disease are among the most prevalent conditions affecting adults...

How a Comprehensive Approach to Periodontal Disease Therapy Can Improve Patient Outcomes

Throughout the last 50 years, dental research and clinical studies have documented numerous new...

Bipolar Electrosurgery: Gingival Modification in Passive Eruption Cases

Excessive gingival display can affect the total aesthetics of a smile, becoming its focus...

Managing Periodontal Disease in a Patient Suffering From Renal Failure

Studies have shown an association between periodontal diseases and prevalent renal insufficiency that is...

Antimicrobials in Periodontics: Controlling Chronic Disease

A major concern for most dentists is how to treat periodontal disease successfully. Considering...

New Attachment Procedure: Using the Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser

Over 100 million Americans have moderate to severe periodontal disease, and statistics indicate that...

The Standard of Care for Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment for Reducing the Dental Risk for Cardiac Disease

It has been estimated that as many as 60 million consumers in the United...