Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of various types of lasers (neodymium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet
[Nd: YAG], carbon dioxide [CO 2 ], diode, erbium/chromium-doped yttrium-…

Background The present study evaluates the influence of several demographic, health,
personal, and clinical factors on the number of missing teeth in old age sample. Methods The …

Aims. To assess the bone dimensional changes after extraction and alveolar ridge preservation
(ARP) using primary coverage (closed flap technique, CFT) or healing by secondary …

The aim of this article is to assess the formation of new vital bone (VB) using histomorphometric
analysis in alveolar ridge preservation (ARP), with and without primary closure. Eight …

Objective: To investigate possible correlations of clinical attachment level and pocket depth
with number of medications in elderly individuals. Methods: Intra-oral examinations for 139 …

The aim of this study was to evaluate whether there is any correlation between periodontal
disease and mortality contributing factors, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes …

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to discuss the impact of the training program for
predoctoral dental and hygiene students at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) …

Aims. To assess the bone dimensional changes after extraction and alveolar ridge preservation
(ARP) using primary coverage (closed flap technique, CFT) or healing by secondary …

Aim and Hypothesis: Once a tooth is extracted from its socket, bone loss with dimensional
changes occurs within the first 6 months. Bone augmentation with the use of a barrier …

As do our natural teeth, endosseous implants emerge from the bone through oral soft tissues
into a cavity that harbors a vast array of microorganisms. 1 The mucosal barrier is heavily …