Periodontics

Periodontics

Periodontal Maintenance After Treatment: Clinical Guide

Evidence-based supportive periodontal care after active treatment, including reassessment, risk-based intervals, instrumentation and recurrence control.

Periodontics

Periodontitis Staging and Grading: A Clinical Guide

A practical guide to classifying periodontitis by stage, grade, extent and distribution using the 2017 World Workshop framework.

Periodontics

PRF vs Bone Grafts for Socket Preservation: Which Better Maintains Ridge Dimensions?

PRF or bone graft after extraction—which better preserves the ridge? A new meta-analysis offers a clinically relevant answer.

Periodontics

AI May Be Better at Ruling Out Disease Than Finding It : Study Suggests

The biggest strength of AI in dentistry may not be finding disease, but confidently ruling it out. Could this help minimize unnecessary intervention?

Periodontics

Common mistakes in minor periodontal surgeries (and how to avoid them)

This guide breaks down the most common mistakes clinicians make in minor perio surgeries and gives practical ways to prevent them—without overcomplicating your workflow.

Periodontics

The Impact of Robotics and Smart Implants on Modern Dental Practice

Periodontics

Can Orthodontic Treatment Be Safely Performed in Severe Periodontitis?

In patients with advanced periodontitis, should orthodontic treatment be avoided — or carefully integrated?

Periodontics

Gum Health During Pregnancy: What Recent Research Says

Gum health during pregnancy affects both mother and baby. Hormonal changes increase gum disease risk, which is linked to complications like preterm birth. Early care is essential.

Periodontics

From Plaque to Problems: How Periodontitis Goes Beyond the Mouth

Periodontal disease impacts more than oral health, linking closely with systemic conditions like diabetes through chronic inflammation. This highlights the importance of integrating periodontal care into overall health management.

Periodontics

National Periodontist Day: Saluting the Gum Warriors

Some dental heroes work quietly, but their impact lasts a lifetime. Here are the highlights from the gum care awareness camps conducted across India during National Periodontist Day, where periodontists created meaningful impact through preventive care and patient education. Grateful to the Periodontists and the Indian Society of Periodontology (ISP) for their support in making this initiative truly impactful

Periodontics

Dental Plaque and Oral Pathogenesis: Mechanisms of Acid Conversion and Gum Tissue Degradation

The review is a synthesis of the existing information about bacterial metabolism, the dynamics of acid production, and host-mediated inflammatory processes that eventually lead to periodontal tissue damage

Periodontics

Gingiva and the heart - is there really a link?

Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the gums, the periodontal ligament and the bone surrounding the teeth. It is a chronic condition, which...

Periodontics

A Novel Method to Treat Peri-Implantitis

A Novel Method to Treat Peri-Implantitis ​​ (This is a part of the ‘ Implant Dentistry – Updated Yet Simplified Series ’ by prosthodontist & implantologist Dr...

Periodontics

Clear Aligners and Periodontal Health: Study Finds Only Minimal Bone Changes

Clear aligners have quickly become one of the most sought-after orthodontic options among patients for their comfort, removability, and discreet appearance....

Dental News

Floss as a Vaccine Delivery Tool? A Promising Needle-Free Approach Emerges

What if something as routine as flossing could one day protect you from the flu? In a fascinating new study, researchers explored a novel method of vaccine...

Periodontics

Geneticists and Periodontics: How Genes Influence Oral Health

Recent advances in genetic research have revolutionized our understanding of oral health conditions, and how our genetic makeup influences susceptibility to...

Dental Education & Research

A Common Oral Bacterium Outwits Immune System

The human mouth is a complex ecosystem teeming with bacteria, many of which play crucial roles in maintaining oral health. However, not all of these...

Periodontics

Artificial Intelligence Assistance In Periodontal Diagnosis

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing in health care, and one of its most promising applications is in the field of dentistry,...

Editorial

Empowering Healthcare: Embracing Positivity on India's 78th Independence Day

Editorial for Volume 6, Issue 9 As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the progress and challenges in our...

Periodontics

Vitamin D in Preventing Periodontal Disease: Potential for Topical Treatment

Numerous epidemiological studies have established a strong association between low serum vitamin D levels and an increased risk of periodontal disease. Vitamin...

Dental News

Microscopic Minimally Invasive Tooth Preparation: Gimmick or Breakthrough?

Microscopic minimally invasive tooth preparation refers to using high-magnification microscopes while preparing the tooth to receive various restorations. This...

Periodontics

Electrolyzed Saline: A Promising Solution for Preventing Periodontal Diseases

Periodontal diseases are a major dental health concern, affecting millions worldwide. Traditional methods to control these pathogens include antimicrobial...

Editorial

The Eccentric Types of Dentistry

Editorial for Volume 6, Issue 5 Dentistry need not be monotone if we delve into the latest advancements and intriguing studies in the field of dentistry. This...

Periodontics

Probiotics In Periodontics

A Peep into Probiotics For a very long time, bacteria have been associated with illness. Thus, the concept of employing microbes to improve health has a...