Abstract Analysis of Egyptian hieroglyphics and medical papyri indicate that non‐surgical
periodontal treatment was common 3000‐4000 years ago. Even today, scaling and root …

Background: Despite the large number of publications, there is still controversy among
clinicians regarding the application of dental lasers to the treatment of chronic periodontitis. The …

… m‘W). Each treatment lasted 5 min and continued for 2.8 days. Other wounds were
treated with a tungsten light or left untreated. … Charles M. Cobb Department of …

Background Conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on nonsurgical treatment of
patients with chronic periodontitis by means of scaling and root planing (SRP) with or without …

A sequence of interrelated steps is inherent to effective periodontal treatment: early and
accurate diagnosis, comprehensive treatment, and continued periodontal maintenance and …

One of the first questions asked by new orthodontic patients is: How long will I need to wear
my braces? A multitude of factors have the potential to influence the answer to this question. …

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of root preparation using the pulsed Nd:YAG
laser, either alone or in combination with manual instrumentation. Study specimens …

Background A panel of experts convened by the American Dental Association Council on
Scientific Affairs presents an evidence-based clinical practice guideline on nonsurgical …

The objective of this study was to compare and contrast the morphologic changes in tooth
root surfaces treated in vitro by scaling and root planing followed by irradiation with the Er: …

Significant evidence supports an association between periodontal pathogenic bacteria and
preterm birth and preeclampsia. The virulence properties assigned to specific oral …