Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of subgingival instrumentation (PICOS‐1),
sonic/ultrasonic/hand instruments (PICOS‐2) and different subgingival instrumentation …

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 …

Despite the fact that several clinical studies have shown additional benefits when certain
systemic antibiotics are used as adjuncts to periodontal treatment, clear guidelines for the …

Biofilm elimination is often necessary during antimicrobial therapy or industrial medical
manufacturing decontamination. In this context, ultrasound treatment has been frequently …

The aim of this study was to compare the effect of subgingival ultrasonic scaling followed by
repeated (three times) antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (PDT), ultrasonic scaling alone …

The starting point for defining effective treatment protocols is a clear understanding of the
etiology and pathogenesis of a condition. In periodontal diseases, this understanding has …

Background Periodontal diseases are regarded as the most common diseases of mankind.
The prevalence rate of periodontal disease assumes a clear growth tendency, increasing by …

The goal of modern periodontal therapy, both during the initial stages and during
maintenance, is to create biologically acceptable tooth surfaces through sub-and …

Background Current periodontal treatment involves instrumentation using hand and/or
ultrasonic instruments, which are used either alone or in combination based on patient and …

Objectives Oral and oropharyngeal cancer remains among the top ten most common
malignancies in the United States and worldwide. Over the last several decades the …