Periodontitis is a highly prevalent disease. As it progresses, it causes serious morbidity in
the form of periodontal abscesses and tooth loss and, in the latter stages, pain. It is also now …

Context The study systematically reviewed articles on the association between tobacco
smoking and periodontitis, as it has been hypothesized that smoking affects the course of …

Gingivitis and chronic periodontitis are highly prevalent chronic inflammatory diseases.
Gingivitis affects the majority of people, and advanced periodontitis is estimated to affect 5 …

Periodontal disease comprises all diseases that affect the periodontium: gingiva, periodontal
ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone. These diseases range from gingivitis to viral …

Host modulation therapy refers to a treatment concept in which drug therapies are used as
an adjunct to conventional periodontal treatment to ameliorate destructive aspects of the …

Objective To evaluate the results of active non‐surgical treatment in patients diagnosed with
adult periodontitis treated in a specialized clinic for periodontology. Material & Methods In …

Aims This systematic review aimed to estimate the effect of tobacco smoking cessation on
the risk for periodontitis compared to the risk among never-smokers and to evaluate the …

Since smoking is considered among the main risk factors for the onset and progression of
periodontitis and peri-implantitis, the present systematic review aimed to evaluate the effect …

Gingival recession is highly prevalent worldwide. It increases the risk for root caries and can
interfere with patient comfort, function and esthetics. Progressive gingival recession also …

A decade has passed since we first reviewed the epidemiology of periodontal diseases in
Latin America. At that time, lack of population‐based studies was the norm and our …