The role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-8, MMP-9, MMP-13) in periodontal and peri-implant pathological processes

I Luchian, A Goriuc, D Sandu, M Covasa - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Severe periodontitis, a destructive inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the
teeth, ranks sixth in terms of global spread, affecting about 11% of the population …

Impact of oral microbiome in periodontal health and periodontitis: a critical review on prevention and treatment

M Di Stefano, A Polizzi, S Santonocito… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The skin, oral cavity, digestive and reproductive tracts of the human body harbor symbiotic
and commensal microorganisms living harmoniously with the host. The oral cavity houses …

Global, regional, and national burden of severe periodontitis, 1990–2019: An analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

MX Chen, YJ Zhong, QQ Dong… - Journal of clinical …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Up‐to‐date epidemiological studies on the global burden of severe periodontitis is
scarce. This study aimed to present the latest estimates for prevalence of severe …

[HTML][HTML] Cell–scaffold interactions in tissue engineering for oral and craniofacial reconstruction

F Wang, X Cai, Y Shen, L Meng - Bioactive Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Tissue engineering (TE) is critical in oral and craniofacial reconstruction. One of the most
popular topics on the biomaterial-based tissue regeneration process may be the interaction …

Periodontal wound healing and tissue regeneration: a narrative review

YD Cho, KH Kim, YM Lee, Y Ku, YJ Seol - Pharmaceuticals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Periodontal disease is a major public health issue, and various periodontal therapies have
been performed to regenerate periodontal tissues. The periodontium is a complex structure …

The bidirectional relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus—A review

I Păunică, M Giurgiu, AS Dumitriu, S Păunică… - Diagnostics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by the presence of a bacterial biofilm
known as dental plaque. This biofilm affects the supporting apparatus of the teeth, especially …

Obesity and periodontitis: A systematic review and updated meta-analysis

CM Kim, S Lee, W Hwang, E Son, TW Kim… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background A previous 2014 meta-analysis reported a positive association between obesity
and periodontitis. It was considered necessary to update the recently published papers and …

Hyaluronic acid: A review of the drug delivery capabilities of this naturally occurring polysaccharide

C Buckley, EJ Murphy, TR Montgomery, I Major - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The inclusion of physiologically active molecules into a naturally occurring polymer matrix
can improve the degradation, absorption, and release profile of the drug, thus boosting the …

Artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic tools: Utilizing a convolutional neural network (CNN) to assess periodontal bone level radiographically—A retrospective study

G Alotaibi, M Awawdeh, FF Farook, M Aljohani… - BMC Oral Health, 2022 - Springer
Background The purpose of this investigation was to develop a computer-assisted detection
system based on a deep convolutional neural network (CNN) algorithm and to evaluate the …

Investigation of volatile sulfur compound level and halitosis in patients with gingivitis and periodontitis

YH Lee, SI Shin, JY Hong - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
This study aimed to measure the levels of volatile sulfur compounds and investigate the
occurrence of halitosis in patients with gingivitis and periodontitis. Additionally, the incidence …