Parodontitis ist eine multifaktorielle Infektion des Parodontalgewebes, die durch eine lokale bakterielle Infektion mit einer pathogenen Mikroflora verursacht wird. Die Beseitigung dieser mutmaßlichen Mikroben ist für die Heilung der Parodontitis von entscheidender Bedeutung.In den meisten Fällen wird diese pathogene Flora durch ein mechanisches Debridement unterdrückt. Die Wirksamkeit dieser konventionellen Behandlungsmethoden ist jedoch dadurch begrenzt, dass die tieferen Taschen nicht erreicht werden können. Dies kann zu einer Reinfektion oder zur Bildung von Reservoiren in den...

In our day to day life, with the improvement of living standards, age should not be considered as a restrictive or limiting factor when it comes to dental rehabilitation. The upper back jaw has traditionally been one of the most difficult areas to successfully place dental implants due to insufficient bone quantity and quality and the close proximity to the sinus. Sinus augmentation procedures also known as - sinus lift surgery can help correct this problem by raising the sinus floor and developing bone for the placement of dental implants. Several techniques can be used to raise the sinus...

The ultimate goal of any treatment modality is resolution of the disease with regeneration of the lost tissues, if possible producing minimum post-operative morbidity. Minimally invasive surgery is one such treatment modality that is giving promising results in terms of reduced surgical trauma, increased wound stability, excellent primary closure of the wound with minimal patient's discomfort and side effects. Minimally invasive surgery has to be considered a true reality in periodontal regenerative surgery. Several clinical trials have shown its efficacy and predictability in the treatment...

The primary goal of periodontal therapy is to eliminate bacterial deposits by removing the supragingival and subgingival biofilm. Conventional methods have involved mechanical biofilm removal and the supplementary use of antibiotics. However, there is a strong possibility of the development of resistance to antibiotics by the target organisms. Recent advancements in technology have led to the development of a novel minimally invasive approach namely Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). It is used in both the initial and the maintenance phase for the treatment of periodontitis. The combination of PDT...

HIV-related oral conditions occur in a large proportion of patients, and frequently are misdiagnosed or inadequately treated. Dental expertise is necessary for appropriate management of oral manifestations of HIV infection or AIDS, but many patients do not receive adequate dental care. Common or notable HIV-related oral conditions include xerostomia, candidiasis, oral hairy leukoplakia, periodontal diseases such as linear gingival erythema and necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis, Kaposi's sarcoma, human papilloma virus-associated warts, and ulcerative conditions including herpes simplex...

L'objectif principal de la thérapie parodontale est d'éliminer les dépôts bactériens en supprimant le biofilm supra-gingival et sous-gingival. Les méthodes conventionnelles impliquent l'élimination mécanique du biofilm et l'utilisation complémentaire d'antibiotiques. Cependant, il existe un fort risque de développement d'une résistance aux antibiotiques par les organismes cibles. De récentes avancées technologiques ont permis de développer une nouvelle approche peu invasive, à savoir la thérapie photodynamique (PDT). Elle est utilisée à la fois dans la phase initiale et dans...

Lasers are an integral part of our daily lives. It is all prevalent, right from the smallest laser pointer used by youngsters to the complex lasers used in the biomedical field. Similarly, lasers have introduced a paradigm shift in dental implantology, offering an innovative approach to various procedures. The precise and minimally invasive nature of laser technology has revolutionized various aspects of dental implant procedures, enhancing both the treatment experience for patients and the clinical outcomes achieved by practitioners. As technology and techniques continue to advance, it is...