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Does it make sense that diabetes is reciprocally associated with periodontal disease?
No full textAbstract:
Epidemiological studies indicated that more than 15% of the population in western countries suffer because of severe forms of periodontitis. In this respect, the recognition of the relationship between oral and systemic health is growing, thus receiving remarkable interest in scientific literature. In fact, periodontitis may increase the risk for a group of life-threatening conditions such as atherosclerosis, stroke or low birth weight. The American Diabetes Association has reported that individuals with uncontrolled diabetes (defined as 200mg/dL of glucose on three consecutive readings) undergo an increased risk of infections, abnormal wound healing and consequent increased recovery time. Moreover, diabetics may be more likely to develop periodontal and cardiovascular disease than non diabetics, if note. History of poorly controlled chronic periodontal disease can alter diabetic/glycemic control. This may originate from a likely continuous passage of bacterial toxins and/or bacteria into the bloodstream, and/or from an exaggerated release of inflammatory mediators. This review is aimed at elucidating the connections between the status of oral health and glycemic control in diabetes
Infective Endocarditis: what is changed in Epidemiology and Prophylaxis
Full text linkThis article shows the most recent opinions in the literature, concerning the epidemiology and prophylaxis of infective endocarditis (I.E.). They are also defined the basic principles of the previous guidelines and the reasons for their comprehensive reformulation. The article finally illustrates the new recommendations for prophylaxis of IE
Parodontopatie e patologie sistemiche [Periodontitis and systemic diseases]
No full textPeriodontitis is a condition of suffering of gingival and periodontal tissues. To
the light of the available knowledges till now on the pathogenetic mechanisms of
such affection is possible to affirm that the different risk factors can
influence onset of it, evolution and therapeutic possibility. In the examination
of the risk factors in the development of the periodontal pathology the effects
of the systemic conditions on the health of the oral cavity has been considered,
as well as the influence of the periodontal pathology on the onset and on the
evolution of several systemic pathologies and related to some physiological
conditions (e.g. the pregnancy
Evoluzione della strumentazione di qualità in odontoiatria e in igiene dentale (Instruments quality progress in denstistry and dental hygiene)
No full textThe aim of the present paper is a brief but complete discussion about the newly available instruments for dental practice and for dental hygiene. The review start up from the first chair made specifically for dentists (using the design of a Windsor chair), today an operating table that loose the characteristics of the chairs of the last century and having a number of devices devoted to ameliorate the comfort for the patient and health operators. The review ends, after the analysis of the progress of the instrumentation used in the various fields of the dentistry (dental implants, orthodontics, dental prostheses, and so) and the oral hygiene, focusing the attention on the role of the dental units. In particular, the role of the water circulating into the system of the unit's internal circuits in the transmission and in the diffusion of infectious diseases is highlighted, as well as the available devices useful to limit the infectious risk
Dental hygiene procedure in a patient with Giardia lamblia infection.
No full textINTRODUCTION: Giardiasis, or Giardia lamblia infection, is the most common parasitosis of the human digestive tract. It is highly contagious and mostly occurs in warm climates. Children are especially susceptible to infection. MICROBIOLOGICAL FEATURES: The infection can sporadically occur anywhere and waterborne outbreaks have been reported in some countries. Hence, the prevention of giardiasis depends on proper sanitation. Once ingested through contaminated water, Giardia cysts adhere to the intestinal surface. The parasite feeds on the mucous secretions of the intestine and may produce severe infections which can interfere with nutrient absorption. Symptoms in affected individuals usually include diarrhoea, dehydration, stomach cramps, gas, and weight loss. DIAGNOSIS: Diagnosis is based on the detection of cysts in fecal samples. Treatment includes the use of metronidazole and other drugs that are effective in clearing the infection within a few days. CASE REPORT: We report the recent case of a patient with Giardiasis who received dental hygiene procedures and discuss the interventions required in consideration of the patient's concomitant heart condition. Z9
Evoluzione delle tecniche nell’ambito dell’igiene dentale (The dental hygienist and the technological evolution)
No full textUtilizzo di scorie di acciaieria e ceneri come aggregati nel calcestruzzo: ricerca, sviluppo e produzione
No full textRapporto finale di ricerca - Parma Tecninnov
Lights and shadows of dental implants: focus on mucositis and perimplantitis and their biological markers
No full textThe increase in oral rehabilitation by means of dental implants has required an evolution of the related managing protocols and correct updating of the skills of dental professionals. Postsurgical management of the clinical case is aimed to stabilize the obtained results and preserve them from adverse conditions: a healthy implant prosthesis is maintained thanks to the huge number of consolidated protocols of oral hygiene. This practice plays a decisive role in the prevention of perimplant pathologies, forming a strong basis to ensure long implant life and avoid unnecessary and painful new surgical procedures. Furthermore, dental companies, in order to satisfy the new needs of professionals in oral hygiene, have produced new instrumentations and targeted drugs, in agreement to the cutting-edge scientific literature, thus creating a new market attracting huge interests in healthcare. The purpose of this topical review is to briefly comment on the state of the art of post-surgical dental implant management. This research is aimed to report the current protocols available to reduce the risk of oral diseases and prevent the progression of perimplant complications. Special focus has been dedicated to the most effective surgical and non-surgical protocols for treating mucositis and perimplantitis
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