This report provides a comprehensive overview of the adverse effects of hyperglycemia on
the periodontium. It combines data from literature reviews of original data from two large …

Background Periodontitis is a bacterially‐induced, chronic inflammatory disease that
destroys the connective tissues and bone that support teeth. Active periodontal treatment …

Background: Limited evidence exists on the significance of residual probing pocket depth
(PPD) as a predictive parameter for periodontal disease progression and tooth loss. Aim …

Aim A range of predictors for tooth loss in periodontitis patients have been reported. We
performed a systematic review and meta‐analysis to assess the consistency and magnitude …

The article discusses the impact of cigarette smoking to periodontal diseases and the
treatment of the disease. Cigarette smoking is an established risk factor in developing …

Chambrone L, Chambrone D, Lima LA, Chambrone LA. Predictors of tooth loss during long‐
term periodontal maintenance: a systematic review of observational studies. J Clin …

Teeth are vital sensory organs that contribute to our daily activities of living. Unfortunately,
teeth can be lost for several reasons including trauma, caries, and periodontal disease …

This review discusses the role of diagnostic measures in the lifelong management of
periodontal disease and peri‐implant complications. After active treatment, these conditions …

Objectives: Assessment of patient‐related factors contributing (1) to tooth loss and (2) to the
quality of treatment outcome 10 years after initiation of anti‐infective therapy. Material and …

Aims: While the role of bacteria in the initiation of periodontitis is primary, a range of host‐
related factors influence the onset, clinical presentation and rate of progression of disease …