This report provides a comprehensive overview of the adverse effects of hyperglycemia on
the periodontium. It combines data from literature reviews of original data from two large …

Background Conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on nonsurgical treatment of
patients with chronic periodontitis by means of scaling and root planing (SRP) with or …

Matrix metalloproteinase‐8 is a promising candidate biomarker for oral fluid (gingival
crevicular fluid, peri‐implant sulcular fluid and saliva) and mouthrinse chair‐side/point‐of …

Background Considering the role of the inflammatory host response in the pathogenesis of
periodontitis, different host modulators have been proposed to enhance the outcomes of non …

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) form a family of enzymes that mediate multiple functions
both in the tissue destruction and immune responses related to periodontal inflammation …

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have outgrown the field of extracellular-matrix biology
and have progressed towards being important regulatory molecules in cancer and …

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of enzymes that in concert are responsible for
the degradation of most extracellular matrix proteins during organogenesis, growth and …

Background A panel of experts convened by the American Dental Association Council on
Scientific Affairs presents an evidence-based clinical practice guideline on nonsurgical …

This review focuses specifically on matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their role in
physiological and pathological extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling and degradation …

Objectives: The aim was to answer three relevant questions: can systemic antimicrobials be
efficacious if the biofilm is not disrupted? Can the type of debridement of the subgingival …