Science as a profession for today and tomorrow

Different professions go through cycles of greater or lesser interest amongyoung people. In recent years, this has been much more the case with science.But if we want to guarantee its future, we need to assess the reasons for this scenarioand plan actions to reverse it.

Autores: Sheila C. Cortelli,

Keywords: editorial,

Effectiveness of nonsurgical periodontal therapy either alone or in combination with enamel matrix derivative to improve periodontal clinical parameters: a systematic review

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review was to verify the effectivenessof combining nonsurgical periodontal therapy with enamel matrix derivative(EMD) to reduce clinical periodontal parameters in comparison with mechanicaldebridement alone. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A search was...

Autores: Bruna De Carvalho Farias Vajgel, Renata Cimões, Roberto Carlos Mourão Pinho, Lavínia Potter Miranda Alencar, Camila Agra Souza, Renata de Albuquerque Cavalcanti Almeida,

Keywords: Periodontitis, Dental scaling, Enamel matrix derivates,

Treatment of multiple gingival recessions on the lingual surface: case report

INTRODUCTION: Gingival recession occurswhen the marginal gingiva shifts apically, exposingthe root surface. It can occur on the buccal and/or lingual surfaces of the tooth. Lingual recessionsare scarcely described in the literature, and thetechniques used are rare for the treatment of thistype...

Autores: Alexandra Tavares Dias, Roberta Carpes Imperial, Loreley Carlos Agostinho Bragard, Jessica de Figueiredo Lopes,

Keywords: Gingival recession, Connective tissue, Periodontology,

Pathogenesis of peri-implantitis

INTRODUCTION: Peri-implantitis is a bacterial-induced inflammatoryprocess that affects the tissues surrounding the implant, resulting in bone tissuedestruction. The etiology of the disease is multifactorial, and among the possiblerisk factors for peri-implantitis are a history of periodontal...

Autores: Luciana Saraiva, Marinella Holzhausen, Fabiola Lucía Pantigozo-Morán, Casimira Valeria Chuquimez Ventura, Ana Isabel García Contreras, Camilla Rodrigues Pereira, Cristina Cunha Villar,

Keywords: Dental implants, Peri-implantitis, Inflammation, Risk factors, pathogenesis,

Comparative analysis of muscle forces in relation to frontal and glabellar wrinkle patterns: case report

OBJECTIVES: This case report delves into the analysis of wrinklepatterns and muscle forces in the frontal and glabellar regions ofa patient, aiming to provide insights for precise application of botulinumtoxin. CLINICAL CASE: When examining the overall wrinklepattern in the frontal region, it...

Autores: Ana Carolina Chipoletti Prado, Rodrigo Máximo de Araujo, Marcelle Simões Coelho, Gabriel Cirone Lopes, Paula Carolina Komori de Carvalho,

Keywords: Case report, Wrinkle patterns, Glabellar lines, Muscle force,

Effect of dental scaling associated with chlorhexidine on blood pressure, salivary nitrite and tongue dorsum bacteria levels: pilot study

INTRODUCTION: Bacteria located on the back of the tongue are capableof converting nitrate into nitrite. Thus, the bacterial reduction associated withthe use of chlorhexidine (CHX) could limit this conversion, leading to undesirableevents such as increased blood pressure (BP). OBJECTIVE:...

Autores: Fernando De Oliveira Costa, Davi R. Aquino, José R. Cortelli, Sheila Cavalca Cortelli, Fabiana Martins de Oliveira Campos, Marissol Fernandes, Ruy Felipe Melo Viégas,

Keywords: Periodontal diseases, Bacteria, Nitric oxide, Spittle, Language,

Influence of etiological factors and technical steps on the success of root coverage: case report

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to report a clinical case highlighting theimportance of preoperative planning and removal of local factors in root coveragesurgery, emphasizing the significance of technical steps for treatment success.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A 25-year-old male patient with...

Autores: Mariana Schutzer Ragghianti Zangrando, Maria Carolina Candosin Sementille, Mariana Souza Calef, Caique Andrade Santos, Rafael Sponchiado Cavallieri,

Keywords: Gingival recession, Gingiva, Gingival Retraction Techniques,

Improved quality of life in adult diabetic patients with periodontal disease after non-surgical periodontal therapy: a systematic review

INTRODUCTION: Some common diseases of the oral cavity caninfluence the general well-being of individuals. Among these, we canhighlight periodontal disease, which interferes with people's quality oflife (QOL) in several aspects beyond the physical, such as chewing function,appearance, and even...

Autores: Emanuel da Silva Rovai, Andréa Carvalho De Marco, Camila Lopes Ferreira, Maria Aparecida Neves Jardini, Rafaela Lantyer Marques Dantas, Taciana Marco Ferraz Caneppele,

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Quality of life, Periodontal Debridement,

Periodontology 2024 v34n1

Ciência como profissão do hoje e do amanhã

Eficácia da terapia periodontal não cirúrgica, associada ou não a proteínas da matriz do esmalte, para melhora dos parâmetros clínicos periodontais: uma revisão sistemática

Tratamento de recessões gengivais múltiplas na superfície lingual: relato de caso

Patogênese da peri-implantite

Análise comparativa das forças musculares em relação aos padrões de rugas frontais e glabelares: relato de caso

Efeito da raspagem dental associada a clorexidina sobre os níveis de pressão arterial, nitrito salivar e bactérias do dorso lingual: estudo piloto

Influência dos fatores etiológicos e passos técnicos no sucesso do recobrimento radicular: relato de caso

Melhora na qualidade de vida de pacientes adultos diabéticos acometidos por doença periodontal, após terapia periodontal não-cirúrgica: revisão sistemática