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Dimensional changes in free epithelialized gingival/mucosal grafts at tooth and implant sites: A prospective cohort study
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2022-07)
BackgroundA study was made of the dimensional changes in free epithelialized gingival/mucosal grafts (FEGs) used to augment keratinized tissue (KT) at tooth and implant sites, and of the confounders influencing the dynamic ...
When standardized testing is not standardized
(SUNY PressWiley Periodicals, Inc., 2022-07)
Standardized testing has been utilized by K-12 schools, undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as employers. Historically, it has been seen as an efficacious way to identify the best performing candidates to receive ...
Aspiration of an exfoliated primary molar in a child with cerebral palsy: A case report
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2022-07)
Foreign body aspiration is a concern in children which may occur with anything introduced to the oral cavity and can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Food and foreign objects are the most commonly aspirated ...
Impact of Covid-19 on dental hygiene educators: A national survey
(American Dental Education AssociationWiley Periodicals, Inc., 2022-07)
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to assess the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on dental hygiene (DH) educators’ perception of personal and professional burnout and efficacy in the online/hybrid learning environment.MethodsA ...
Soft tissue phenotype modification predicts gingival margin long-term (10-year) stability: Longitudinal analysis of six randomized clinical trials
(Blackwell Publishing LtdWiley Periodicals, Inc., 2022-07)
AimTo assess the prognostic value of soft tissue phenotype modification following root coverage procedures for predicting the long-term (10-year) behaviour of the gingival margin.Materials and MethodsParticipants from six ...
Prevalence and risk indicators of midfacial peri-implant soft tissue dehiscence at single site in the esthetic zone: A cross-sectional clinical and ultrasonographic study
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2022-06)
BackgroundEsthetic complications of dental implants in the esthetic zone can have a major negative impact on patients’ quality of life and perception of implant therapy. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the ...
The role of keratinized mucosa width as a risk factor for peri-implant disease: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022-06)
BackgroundStudies have examined the benefit of having keratinized peri-implant mucosa width with mixed results.PurposeThis study examines whether the lack of a prespecified (2 mm) amount of keratinized mucosa width (KMW) ...
Periodontal connection with intestinal inflammation: Microbiological and immunological mechanisms
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2022-06)
Humans have coevolved with the trillions of resident microbes that populate every nook and cranny of the body. At each site, the resident microbiota creates a unique ecosystem specialized to its environment, benefiting the ...
Amnion-Chorion Membrane in Open-Wound Approach for Localized Horizontal Ridge Augmentation: A Case Series Report
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2022-06)
Relationship between periodontitis and psoriasis: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2022-06)
AimObservational research suggests that periodontitis affects psoriasis. However, observational studies are prone to reverse causation and confounding, which hampers drawing causal conclusions and the effect direction. We ...