Implants Don’t Fail, We Fail Them
Dental implants do not just fail. We fail them — through a disregard of biological, restorative, and maintenance principles.1 True implant success tests the resilience of…
Category: Periodontics
Role of Lasers in Modern Periodontal Therapy
Periodontal diseases are the most common cause of tooth loss in the modern world. According to data from the World Health Organization, gingival bleeding and…
Ultrasonic Instrumentation Strategies for Stage II and III Periodontitis
qUltrasonic instrumentation is part of initial nonsurgical periodontal therapy for Stages II and III periodontitis cases (to learn about it’s role in Stage 1 periodontitis,…
Probiotics and Periodontal Health
Periodontal diseases are multifactorial and chronic inflammatory conditions that impact the oral and systemic health of nearly half of the United States. More than 700…
The Role of Nutritional Counseling in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
Nutrition plays a significant role in caries formation. However, the impact of nutrition on periodontal diseases also warrants clarification. Substantial scientific evidence supports the impact…
CBCT in Periodontics
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was introduced to the dental community more than 20 years ago.1 This technology gathers quality images of the dentition and surrounding structures…
Mastering Ultrasonic Instrumentation for Stage I Periodontitis
Clinical practice guidelines state that subgingival instrumentation for Stages I-III periodontitis be performed with hand or powered instruments, alone or in combination, and choice is…
The Importance of Probes in Assessing Periodontal Health
The periodontal probe appears straightforward, but it is also a highly complex instrument. The International Organization for Standardization defines a periodontal probe as a “dental…
The Role of Nutrition in the Management of Osteoporosis and Periodontal Diseases
An age-related disease, osteoporosis is highly prevalent and results in serious effects on health and quality of life. In the United States, 10 million individuals…