Cytokine Gene Polymorphisms Associate with Microbiogical Agents in Periodontal Disease: Our Experience

ABSTRACT Periodontics has evolved from a simplistic model to a more complex interplay between infection and host response. Genetic factors have been a new addition to the list of risk factors for periodontal diseases. The processes leading to destruction and regeneration of the destroyed tissues ...

In Search of a Consensus Terminology in the Field of Platelet Concentrates for Surgical Use: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF), Fibrin Gel Polymerization and Leukocytes

1.PLATELET CONCENTRATES TERMINOLOGY: A HISTORY OF CONFUSIONS LEADING TO A BLIND LIBRARY OF KNOWLEDGE The development of surgical adjuvants for the local stimulation of healing is an important field of research in biomaterial and pharmaceutical sciences. The first act of healing associates many ac...

Influence of Endodontic Treatment on Systemic Oxidative Stress

ABSTRACT Introduction: An increased production of oxidizing species related to reactive oral diseases, such as chronic apical periodontitis, could have systemic implications such as an increase in cardiovascular morbidity. Based on this consideration, we conducted a prospective study to assess w...

Three-Point Bending Tests of Zirconia Core/Veneer Ceramics for Dental Restorations

Abstract The mechanical strength and the surface hardness of commercially available yttrium-doped zirconia were investigated. Furthermore, a comparative study of eight different ceramic veneers, to be used for the production of two-layered all-ceramic restorative systems, was carried out. Materia...

Periodontal disease and bone pathogenesis: the crosstalk between cytokines and porphyromonas gingivalis

Abstract Periodontal disease is the most frequent cause of tooth loss among adults. It is defined as a plaque-induced inflammation of the periodontal tissues that results in a loss of support of the affected teeth. This process is characterized by destruction of the periodontal attachment apparat...

Mixed dentition space analysis of a southern italian population: new regression equations for unerupted teeth

Abstract Mixed dentition analysis forms a critical aspect of early orthodontic treatment. In fact an accurate space analysis is one of the important criteria in determining whether the treatment plan may involve serial extraction, guidance of eruption, space maintenance, space regaining or just p...

Do intramedullary implants improve survival in elderly patients with trochanteric fractures? A retrospective study

Authors D. Vermesan, R. Prejbeanu, D.V. Poenaru, H. Petrescu, E. Apostol, F. Inchingolo, G. Dipalma, A. Abbinante, M. Caprio, M.A. Potenza, R. Cagiano, G. Malcangi, A.D. Inchingolo, H. Haragus Abstract Background and Hypothesis There is currently no consensus regarding superiority of the intramed...

Immediate load of dental implants: planning and management of treatment with “FACILITATE” protocol

The aim of the present work is to assess the use of CAD/CAM technology and stereolithography in the preoperative planning of the immediate load implant system, in order to improve the parameters of functional and esthetic rehabilitation success: this protocol is called “facilitate”. There is ...

Implants placed on sinus lifted sites using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and particulate xenogenous bone graft: a case report.

The aim of this study is to analyze a clinical case about the combined influence of Choukroun’s platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membranes and particulate xenogenous bone graft materials on the healing and rehabilitation of atrophic maxilla with the surgical technique of sinus lift. Materials and metho...