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In November 2006, research from the University of Connecticut Health Center reported that cardiac and kidney transplant patients with periodontal disease had a less successful long-term outcome than those without disease. The 47 patients, at least one-year post
Patients who visit the Web site perio.org now have an interactive tool to help them identify their individual risk for developing periodontal disease. This tool can be accessed at the address perio.org/consumer/4a.html and includes a short questionnaire for
People missing some or all of their teeth or who have significant loss of bone and tissue surrounding their teeth may be at an increased risk for having a stroke, according to a new study that appeared in
Salivary melatonin may play an important role in maintaining periodontal health, according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology—one of the first attempts to examine the influence of salivary melatonin upon periodontal disease. Researchers found
Researchers at The Forsyth Institute have confirmed in human gingival tissue that immune cells play a destructive role in periodontal disease. Although researchers had suspected the correlation between immune cells and bone loss in periodontal disease, this is
The American Academy of Periodontology commissioned a task force to develop guidelines for the management of patients with periodontal diseases to encourage referring dentists and periodontists to work together to optimize the health of patients. The Guidelines for
It appears that people with a higher body mass index may produce cytokines, which can lead to systemic inflammation and insulin resistance. A study published in the Journal of Periodontology indicated that regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity,
Periodontal disease is initiated by bacteria populating dental plaque and may eventually result in tissue and tooth loss. Periodontal disease is similar to other chronic, inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, where inflammation causes tissue damage and is responsible
Researchers are finding that components found in red wine can help in preventing and treating inflammatory periodontal diseases. Periodontal disease affects approximately 15% of adults between 21 and 50 years of age and 65% of adults over 50.
A new study highlighting the antimicrobial effectiveness of Arestin (minocycline hydrochloride) 1-mg microspheres in the treatment of periodontal disease was presented at the first joint annual session of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and the American Association
