BackgroundPeriodontitis can induce systemic inflammation, and it may affect the testicles and male reproductive performance. This study investigated the effects of periodontitis on the testicles, reproductive performance, and offspring development in male rats.MethodsMale Wistar rats were induced with periodontitis by ligating their first molars. After 14 days of inducing periodontal lesions, the animals

BackgroundIntrinsic apoptosis plays a critical role in immune defense and inflammation. Its dysregulation is involved in various chronic diseases. The B‐cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl‐2) family primarily mediates this mitochondrial pathway. This study aimed to investigate the proapoptotic Bcl‐2‐associated X protein (Bax) and antiapoptotic B‐cell lymphoma‐extra large (Bcl‐xl) levels and their association with

BackgroundThe relationship between humans and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is a persistent concern due to their widespread sources and high evaporation rates. However, there is currently limited direct evidence linking VOC exposure to the development of periodontitis.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study analyzed 1525 participants and 21 urinary VOCs in the National Health and Nutrition Examination

BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the role of fibulin‐3 (FBLN3) in macrophage polarization, its mechanism, and its effect on periodontitis.MethodsWe conducted studies on periodontitis using both clinical samples and ligature‐induced mouse periodontitis model. The inflammatory state was assessed using microcomputed tomography, hematoxylin and eosin staining, immunohistochemical staining, and immunofluorescence

BackgroundThere is limited evidence on the effect of osseodensification drilling (OD) on alveolar ridge dimension changes and implant stability compared to standard drilling (SD). The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of both drilling protocols on ridge dimensional changes and implant stability.MethodsFifteen patients were recruited for a total of 20 pairs of implants. Pre‐ and postdrilling

BackgroundAdvanced glycation end products (AGE) and their receptors (RAGE) have been implicated in developing periodontal complications in diabetic patients. This study aimed to identify salivary AGE, RAGE, soluble RAGE (sRAGE), and active‐matrix metalloproteinase‐8 (aMMP‐8) levels at varying glycemic levels in periodontitis patients.MethodsNinety‐eight participants were categorized into uncontrolled

BackgroundThe present study aimed to investigate changes in intranetwork functional connectivity (FC) and internetwork FC in middle‐aged and elderly individuals with normal cognition (NC) and varying degrees of periodontitis to determine the effects of periodontitis on brain function.MethodsPeriodontal findings and resting‐state functional magnetic resonance imaging data were acquired from 51 subjects

BackgroundTo assess the available evidence on whether nonsurgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) improves arterial stiffness outcomes in patients with periodontitis (PD).MethodsFollowing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and population, intervention, comparison, outcomes, and study design (PICOS) question, electronic databases were screened for

BackgroundTo evaluate the effects of artificial intelligence (AI)‐assisted dental monitoring (DM) with and without health counseling on the treatment outcomes and oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients with periodontitis.MethodsPatients with periodontitis were randomly assigned to either an AI group (AI group, n = 28), an AI and health counseling group (AIHC group, n = 27), or a control

BackgroundPeriodontitis arises from a multifaceted interplay of environmental variables and genetic susceptibility, where microbial infection plays an indispensable part. Epstein‐Barr virus (EBV) exposure has long been considered associated with periodontitis activity; however, the causal relationship and genetic connection between them remain unknown.MethodsWithin a life‐course context, our study

BackgroundTo investigate tooth‐related factors that influence pocket closure (PC) and the reduction of pocket probing depths (PPD) after nonsurgical re‐instrumentation (NSRI) as part of step 3 therapy.MethodsA total of 480 patients (10,807 teeth) presenting with residual pockets 6.33 ± 3.79 months after steps 1 and 2 of periodontal therapy were included and retrospectively analyzed before and 5.93

BackgroundGiven the link between chronic inflammation and periodontal pathologies and increased cardiovascular risk, this study aims to investigate if gingivitis exacerbates the inflammatory response and subclinical atherosclerotic markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).MethodsFor this case–control study, women were assigned to three groups: two PCOS groups (with and without gingivitis)

BackgroundThe use of the operating microscope (OM) for extraction and alveolar ridge augmentation (ARP) is increasing due to enhanced magnification and illumination. The primary objective was to compare the wound healing and crestal bone quality after the use of OM and dental loupes (DL) for ARP.MethodsForty non‐molar teeth with periapical lesions in need of extraction and ARP from 33 patients were

BackgroundThe purpose of this randomized, cross‐over trial was to determine if a preoperative dose of dexamethasone administered submucosally is as effective as intravenous (IV) dexamethasone in reducing pain, swelling, and analgesic consumption after periodontal flap surgery.MethodsThirty‐nine patients planned for two similar flap surgeries under IV sedation were included. Before the first surgery

BackgroundEmerging concerns link periodontitis to an array of cancers, notably thyroid cancer, though investigations into these associations are still in the nascent stages. This population‐based study aimed to investigate the association of thyroid cancer with chronic periodontitis using Taiwan's Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2010 (LHID2010).MethodsThis case‐control study utilized LHID2010

BackgroundBidirectional positive relationship between periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been recognized, interleukin 17 (IL‐17) and developmental endothelial locus‐1 (Del‐1) are proposed to play roles in periodontitis and T2DM. This study aims to investigate the association of IL‐17 and Del‐1 in patients with periodontitis with and without T2DM by measuring their salivary levels

BackgroundB‐cell‑specific Moloney MLV insertion site‐1(Bmi‐1)is a crucial osteopenic target molecule. The aim of this study is to explore the effects of Bmi‐1 on alveolar bone resorption and the underlying mechanisms in vitro and vivo.MethodsA Bmi‐1‐knockout (Bmi‐1−/−) mouse model was used to investigate the effect of Bmi‐1 on alveolar bone metabolism, with micro‐computed tomography imaging, histology

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to investigate the potential association between vitamin D deficiency and matrix metalloproteinase‐9 (MMP‐9) levels in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) across various periodontal health and disease statuses.MethodsA total of 200 volunteers were divided into two groups according to serum vitamin D concentration (25(OH)D < 10 ng/mL and 25(OH)D ≥ 10 ng/mL). Periodontal

BackgroundBehçet's disease (BD) pathogenesis involves severe outcomes such as blindness, central nervous system manifestations, and deep venous thrombosis that impacts systemic and local inflammatory changes. We tested the hypothesis that BD negatively affects gingival health and increases the severity of gingivitis.MethodsThe study included 37 BD patients with gingivitis without any sign of periodontitis

BackgroundThe polarization of macrophages into an anti‐inflammatory phenotype is crucial for resolving periodontal inflammation. It has been reported that B10 cells can regulate the immune response of macrophages during inflammation and are also able to regulate inflammation in periodontitis. However, whether B10 cells’ regulation function in periodontitis is related to macrophage polarization remains

BackgroundLipocalin‐2 (LCN‐2) is an osteokine that suppresses appetite, stimulates insulin secretion, regulates bone remodeling, and is induced by proinflammatory cytokines. The aim of this work was to investigate the participation of LCN‐2 in periodontitis associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) by evaluating alveolar bone loss, glycemic control, inflammation, and femur fragility.MethodsA murine model

BackgroundTo assess how the diagnostic reproducibility of the 2018 Classification of Gingival Recession Defects (GRD) could be applied when comparing in‐person chairside measurements with photographic measurements.MethodsThirty‐four GRD were photographed and evaluated by 4 masked operators. For each case, the operators measured twice recession type (RT), recession depth (RD), keratinized tissue width

BackgroundThis study aimed to analyze the influence of concave and cylindrical abutments on peri‐implant soft tissue. Dimensions, collagen fiber orientation, and immunohistochemical data were assessed.MethodsA multicenter, split‐mouth, double‐blind randomized clinical trial was conducted. Two groups were analyzed: cylindrical abutments and concave abutments. After a 12‐week healing period, peri‐implant

BackgroundTo compare the efficacy of combined treatment of Er:YAG laser (ERL) and low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) with single laser applications, and scaling and root planing (SRP) for non‐surgical periodontal treatment.MethodsIn a randomized controlled trial, 25 non‐smoking Stage II or Stage III periodontitis patients were recruited. The four intraoral quadrants were randomly assigned to four different

BackgroundThis study investigated the effect of a 4‐week free‐sugar avoidance on periodontal parameters during periodontal therapy.MethodsTwenty‐one patients with untreated periodontitis and daily free‐sugar intake were allocated to a sugar avoidance group (SAG) and a control group (CG). The SAG received a 45‐min dietary consultation and was instructed to avoid free sugars during the following 4 weeks

BackgroundIt is unclear whether an intact buccal bony plate is a prerequisite for immediate implant placement in postextraction sockets. The aim of this 10‐year randomized controlled trial was to compare peri‐implant soft and hard tissue parameters, esthetic ratings of, and patient‐reported satisfaction with immediate implant placement in postextraction sockets with buccal bony defects ≥5 mm in the

BackgroundThis study investigated the agreement among dentists in classifying gingival phenotype (GP) through periodontal probe visibility (PPV) assessment with various probe types and the visual method. Additionally, the relationship between GP classifications and gingival thickness (GT) was evaluated.MethodsPhotographs were taken with standard periodontal probe (SPP), color‐coded periodontal probe

BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between the pan‐immune‐inflammation value (PIV) and periodontitis based on a large national survey.MethodsIn the present cross‐sectional study, data were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009–2014, which included a total of 10,300 participants. The categorization of periodontitis was based on the 2017

BackgroundRe‐implantation of failed implants is common to maintain the original prosthetic plan; however, it may not always be ideal due to various factors. Few studies have thoroughly investigated the outcomes of re‐implanted implants, while considering factors that can enhance their survival rates. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the risk factors that may contribute to the refailure of implants

BackgroundThe Oxidative Balance Score (OBS) is a comprehensive metric that assesses the state of a person's oxidative balance. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the oxidative balance score and moderate and severe periodontitis in a representative sample of Korean adults.MethodsHealthcare big data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016–2018)

BackgroundChlorhexidine (CHX)‐based mouth rinses are frequently prescribed following periodontal surgeries. A more recently available brand of zinc‐based mouth rinses advertises one of its mouth rinses as a substitute for chlorhexidine. The purpose of this study was to evaluate, in vitro, the effects of this brand of zinc‐based mouth rinses on cell survival, cell motility, and gene expression of human

BackgroundCellular cementum (CC) includes cementocytes, cells suspected to regulate CC formation or resorption as osteocytes do in bone. Sclerostin (SOST) is a secreted negative regulator of Wnt/β‐catenin signaling expressed by osteocytes and cementocytes. Osteocyte SOST expression reduces bone formation. We investigated the functional importance of SOST in CC compared with alveolar bone (AB) using

BackgroundTo compare bone regeneration and dimensional alteration of alveolar ridge at intact and damaged extraction sockets after alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) and implant placement versus unassisted socket healing followed by guided bone regeneration (GBR) with simultaneous implant placement.MethodsIn 6 beagle dogs, 3 types of extraction sockets in the mandible were created: (1) intact sockets

BackgroundWith recent advances in artificial intelligence, the use of this technology has begun to facilitate comprehensive tissue evaluation and planning of interventions. This study aimed to assess different convolutional neural networks (CNN) in deep learning algorithms to detect keratinized gingiva based on intraoral photos and evaluate the ability of networks to measure keratinized gingiva width

BackgroundPeriodontitis is primarily driven by subgingival biofilm dysbiosis. However, the quantification and impact of this periodontal dysbiosis on other oral microbial niches remain unclear. This study seeks to quantify the dysbiotic changes in tongue and salivary microbiomes resulting from periodontitis by applying a clinically relevant dysbiosis index to an integrated data analysis.MethodsThe

BackgroundThis study compared titanium and zirconia implant ligature‐induced peri‐implant defect progression and response to regenerative surgical intervention.MethodsEight tissue‐level endosseous implants were placed in 6 mixed‐breed foxhounds, with 2 zirconia and 2 titanium alternating in each hemimandible. Cotton ligatures were placed subgingivally for 16 weeks followed by 8 weeks of spontaneous

BackgroundSubgingival dental plaque is an ecosystem playing a key role in supporting both oral health and systemic health. Menopause‐related changes have the potential to disrupt its balance, which is crucial to postmenopausal well‐being. Our study explored how circulating estradiol levels correlate with subgingival microbial composition using checkerboard DNA‐DNA hybridization in premenopausal and

BackgroundExcess weight (EW), especially in women of childbearing age, those who are pregnant, as well as postpartum, is a problem worldwide. Fat accumulation deregulates the inflammatory response, contributing to the development of health problems, such as periodontitis. This study investigated the association between EW and periodontitis during pregnancy.MethodsA cross‐sectional, multicenter study

BackgroundAlthough several studies have demonstrated a bidirectional relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and chronic periodontitis, few studies have reported that NAFLD causes chronic periodontitis, especially in the Asian population.MethodsThis study was conducted on 129,087 individuals, and the NAFLD score was assessed using the Fatty Liver Index (FLI), Hepatic Steatosis

BackgroundThe aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) has been studied as an intracellular pattern recognition receptor that can identify bacterial pigments. To identify a potential therapeutic target for periodontitis, we investigated the expression of AhR in periodontitis and its role in the pathogenesis of periodontitis.MethodsFirst, we analyzed AhR expression in a single‐cell dataset from human periodontal

BackgroundAcute kidney injury (AKI) is characterized by rapid renal decline. Periodontitis, a chronic oral inflammatory disease, is increasingly associated with renal dysfunction. Although periodontitis is recognized as a contributor to kidney damage, the mechanisms linking it to AKI remain unclear.MethodsThis study explored the effects of Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) W83‐infected periodontitis

BackgroundPeriodontal diseases are associated with dysbiosis in the oral microbial communities. Managing oral biofilms is therefore key for preventing these diseases. Management protocols often include over‐the‐counter antimicrobial mouth rinses, which lack data on their effects on the oral microbiome's ecology, bacterial composition, metabolic activity, and dysbiosis resilience. This study examined

BackgroundThis randomized controlled trial with two parallel arms and a 1:1 allocation ratio aimed to compare early microvascular healing (primary outcome), surgical times, and patient‐reported outcomes (PROM) after harvesting palatal epithelialized gingival grafts (EGG), where hemostasis was achieved with sutures and hemostatic sponges (control) or with a sutureless approach (test).MethodsFrom a total

BackgroundDiabetes is one of the major inflammatory comorbidities of periodontitis via 2‐way interactions. Cystathionine γ‐lyase (CTH) is a pivotal endogenous enzyme synthesizing hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and CTH/H2S is crucially implicated in modulating inflammation in various diseases. This study aimed to explore the potential role of CTH in experimental periodontitis under a hyperglycemic condition

BackgroundThe composite outcome measure (COM) more comprehensively assesses the clinical efficacy of regenerative surgery than a single probing measurement. We aimed to assess long‐term success defined by the COM (clinical attachment level [CAL] gain of ≥3 mm and postsurgery probing pocket depth [PPD] ≤ 4 mm) and influencing factors of regenerative surgery using bone substitutes and resorbable collagen

BackgroundRecent studies suggest a role for microscopic crystalline particles of residual dental calculus in the pathogenesis of periodontitis. The purpose of this ex vivo study was to compare the effectiveness of scaling and root planing (SRP) alone versus SRP combined with 24% ethylenediamine‐tetra acetic acid (EDTA) gel in removing calculus from extracted teeth and to determine the optimal length

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of preloading crestal bone loss (PLCBL) and to identify the patient‐related and implant‐related factors associated with PLCBL.MethodsThis retrospective cohort examined the dental records of patients who received at least one dental implant. PLCBL was defined as a reduction ⩾0.5 mm and severe PLCBL (primary variable) as a reduction ⩾1.5 mm

BackgroundThe present cross‐sectional study was undertaken to evaluate the periodontal and microbiological parameters in patients with surgically repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) undergoing orthodontic correction in comparison to patients without any cleft or orthodontic treatment.MethodsA total of 120 patients, out of initial 148 patients, between the age group 6 and 18 years were enrolled

BackgroundBacterial‐induced inflammation instigates the destruction of hard and soft tissues surrounding teeth in periodontitis. In severe cases, the increased number and activity of osteoclasts induces the resorption of alveolar bones, ultimately leading to tooth loss. Because of their diverse chemical structures and bioactivities, natural compounds are often suggested to treat a wide variety of diseases

Background: The treatment of leprosy reactions (LRs) involves thalidomide, corticosteroids, and other immunomodulatory medications. This study evaluated the effect of these treatments on the association between periodontitis and LRs, as well as factors associated with LRs.Methods: This case–control study was conducted on 283 individuals followed at a leprosy outpatient clinic in Brazil. The case group

BackgroundThis study was designed to test the hypothesis that the leptin receptor (LepR) regulates changes in periodontal tissues and that the overexpression of the receptor for resolvin E1 (ERV1) prevents age‐ and diabetes‐associated alveolar bone loss.MethodsLepR‐deficient transgenic (TG) mice were cross‐bred with those overexpressing ERV1 (TG) to generate double‐TG mice. In total, 95 mice were divided

BackgroundTo explore the correlation between short‐chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in the peri‐implant sulcular fluid (PISF) and peri‐implant diseases.MethodsPISF samples were obtained from implants that have been placed for at least 5 years, and peri‐implant clinical parameters were examined. Gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry and high‐performance liquid chromatography were used to detect SCFAs in PISF