Importance of Metalloproteinase 8 (MMP-8) in the Diagnosis of Periodontitis

EA Zalewska, R Ławicka, P Grygorczuk… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Periodontitis is a complex condition. Left untreated, it leads to tooth loss and the need for
prosthetic treatment. The incidence of periodontitis is steadily increasing, so new methods …

Sustainable synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Azadirachta indica: antimicrobial, antioxidant and in silico analysis for periodontal treatment

B Barik, BS Satapathy, G Pattnaik, DV Bhavrao… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction This study explores potential application of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to treat
periodontal infection using Azadirachta indica leaf extract. The eco-friendly green synthesis …

[HTML][HTML] Topical Biocomposites Based on Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid and Metronidazole as Periodontitis Treatment

MGA Kaya, AG Simonca, I Rau, AE Coman, MM Marin… - Pharmaceuticals, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: It is well known that periodontitis affects the gums and surrounding connective
tissue. The chronic inflammatory response induced by bacteria in the gingival tissue leads to …

Ceramide phosphoethanolamine as a possible marker of periodontal disease

M Grundner, H Munjaković, T Tori, K Sepčić… - Membranes, 2022 - mdpi.com
Periodontal disease is a chronic oral inflammatory disorder initiated by pathobiontic bacteria
found in dental plaques—complex biofilms on the tooth surface. The disease begins as an …

Benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn) in inhibiting alveolar bone resorption in periodontitis: A scoping review

M Adam, A Gani, LJ Manggalatung - Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science, 2024 - jdmfs.org
Objective: Alveolar bone resorption is a physiological process that leads to a pathological
state, often seen as an oral symptom of inflammation in periodontitis. Turmeric (Curcuma …

[HTML][HTML] Pregnant Women's Awareness of Periodontal Disease Effects: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study in Saudi Arabia

KS Alkhurayji, A Althumairi, A Alsuhaimi, S Aldakhil… - Healthcare, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background/Objectives: Periodontal disease is an infection of the surrounding and
supporting tissues of the teeth. Several associations have been identified for systemic …

[PDF][PDF] Effectiveness of Pepper Elder Extract (Peperomia Pellucida (L.) Kunth) on the Growth of Aggregatibacter Actinomycetemcomitans Bacteria (Laboratory Study for …

DLI Nasution, S Tjahajawati, R Indriyanti… - Journal of International …, 2024 - jidmr.com
Periodontitis is a multifactorial disease that occurs due to the accumulation of plaque formed
from the colonization of bacteria on the tooth surface, caused by Gram-negative bacteria …

Evaluation of Soluble Tumor Necrosis Factor-Like Weak Inducer of Apoptosis, Omentin, and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α in Subjects with Periodontitis and Type 2 …

V Ramasundaram, D Ponnaiyan… - Genetic Testing and …, 2025 - liebertpub.com
Purpose: Periodontal disease worsens glycemic control due to the bidirectional link between
periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), involving inflammatory markers such as …

Internet of Things: A New Perspective to Digital Dentistry

N Sharma, PC Gupta, P Mishra - Handbook of Intelligent and …, 2025 - taylorfrancis.com
Based on the World Dental Federation, more than 3.9 billion individuals suffer from oral
disorders worldwide. Dental professionals deal with dental cavities, tooth misalignment, and …

Computational Screening of Novel Nitroimidazole Candidates: Targeting Key Enzymes of Oral Anaerobes for Anti-Parasitic Potential

T Lanez, M Lanez, R Lanez, E Lanez… - Current Drug …, 2024 - benthamdirect.com
Background The study focuses on evaluating the parasitic potential of novel metronidazole
analogs using computational methods. Specifically, it aims to target key enzymes of oral …