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Dental and Periodontal Infection

MedGen UID:
272541
•Concept ID:
C1333274
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Disease or Syndrome

Definition

An infectious process that affects the teeth and/or the periodontal tissues. [from NCI]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Treatment of stage I-III periodontitis-The EFP S3 level clinical practice guideline.
Sanz M, Herrera D, Kebschull M, Chapple I, Jepsen S, Beglundh T, Sculean A, Tonetti MS; EFP Workshop Participants and Methodological Consultants
J Clin Periodontol 2020 Jul;47 Suppl 22(Suppl 22):4-60. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13290. PMID: 32383274Free PMC Article
Periodontal disease and its impact on general health in Latin America. Section V: Treatment of periodontitis.
Fischer RG, Lira Junior R, Retamal-Valdes B, Figueiredo LC, Malheiros Z, Stewart B, Feres M
Braz Oral Res 2020;34(supp1 1):e026. Epub 2020 Apr 9 doi: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2020.vol34.0026. PMID: 32294679
Assessment of treatment failure in endodontic therapy.
Bergenholtz G
J Oral Rehabil 2016 Oct;43(10):753-8. Epub 2016 Aug 13 doi: 10.1111/joor.12423. PMID: 27519460

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Deep learning in periodontology and oral implantology: A scoping review.
Mohammad-Rahimi H, Motamedian SR, Pirayesh Z, Haiat A, Zahedrozegar S, Mahmoudinia E, Rohban MH, Krois J, Lee JH, Schwendicke F
J Periodontal Res 2022 Oct;57(5):942-951. Epub 2022 Jul 20 doi: 10.1111/jre.13037. PMID: 35856183
Treatment of stage I-III periodontitis-The EFP S3 level clinical practice guideline.
Sanz M, Herrera D, Kebschull M, Chapple I, Jepsen S, Beglundh T, Sculean A, Tonetti MS; EFP Workshop Participants and Methodological Consultants
J Clin Periodontol 2020 Jul;47 Suppl 22(Suppl 22):4-60. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13290. PMID: 32383274Free PMC Article
Evidence-Based Update on Diagnosis and Management of Gingivitis and Periodontitis.
Kumar S
Dent Clin North Am 2019 Jan;63(1):69-81. Epub 2018 Oct 29 doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2018.08.005. PMID: 30447793
Nonsurgical and surgical treatment of periodontitis: how many options for one disease?
Graziani F, Karapetsa D, Alonso B, Herrera D
Periodontol 2000 2017 Oct;75(1):152-188. doi: 10.1111/prd.12201. PMID: 28758300
Periodontitis: facts, fallacies and the future.
Slots J
Periodontol 2000 2017 Oct;75(1):7-23. doi: 10.1111/prd.12221. PMID: 28758294

Diagnosis

Evidence-Based Update on Diagnosis and Management of Gingivitis and Periodontitis.
Kumar S
Dent Clin North Am 2019 Jan;63(1):69-81. Epub 2018 Oct 29 doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2018.08.005. PMID: 30447793
Periodontal health and gingival diseases and conditions on an intact and a reduced periodontium: Consensus report of workgroup 1 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions.
Chapple ILC, Mealey BL, Van Dyke TE, Bartold PM, Dommisch H, Eickholz P, Geisinger ML, Genco RJ, Glogauer M, Goldstein M, Griffin TJ, Holmstrup P, Johnson GK, Kapila Y, Lang NP, Meyle J, Murakami S, Plemons J, Romito GA, Shapira L, Tatakis DN, Teughels W, Trombelli L, Walter C, Wimmer G, Xenoudi P, Yoshie H
J Periodontol 2018 Jun;89 Suppl 1:S74-S84. doi: 10.1002/JPER.17-0719. PMID: 29926944
Periodontal manifestations of systemic diseases and developmental and acquired conditions: Consensus report of workgroup 3 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions.
Jepsen S, Caton JG, Albandar JM, Bissada NF, Bouchard P, Cortellini P, Demirel K, de Sanctis M, Ercoli C, Fan J, Geurs NC, Hughes FJ, Jin L, Kantarci A, Lalla E, Madianos PN, Matthews D, McGuire MK, Mills MP, Preshaw PM, Reynolds MA, Sculean A, Susin C, West NX, Yamazaki K
J Periodontol 2018 Jun;89 Suppl 1:S237-S248. doi: 10.1002/JPER.17-0733. PMID: 29926943
Periodontitis: facts, fallacies and the future.
Slots J
Periodontol 2000 2017 Oct;75(1):7-23. doi: 10.1111/prd.12221. PMID: 28758294
Acute periodontal lesions.
Herrera D, Alonso B, de Arriba L, Santa Cruz I, Serrano C, Sanz M
Periodontol 2000 2014 Jun;65(1):149-77. doi: 10.1111/prd.12022. PMID: 24738591

Therapy

New tendencies in non-surgical periodontal therapy.
Haas AN, Furlaneto F, Gaio EJ, Gomes SC, Palioto DB, Castilho RM, Sanz M, Messora MR
Braz Oral Res 2021;35(Supp 2):e095. Epub 2021 Sep 24 doi: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2021.vol35.0095. PMID: 34586209
Subgingival instrumentation for treatment of periodontitis. A systematic review.
Suvan J, Leira Y, Moreno Sancho FM, Graziani F, Derks J, Tomasi C
J Clin Periodontol 2020 Jul;47 Suppl 22:155-175. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13245. PMID: 31889320
Microbial colonization of the periodontal pocket and its significance for periodontal therapy.
Mombelli A
Periodontol 2000 2018 Feb;76(1):85-96. Epub 2017 Nov 30 doi: 10.1111/prd.12147. PMID: 29193304
Nonsurgical and surgical treatment of periodontitis: how many options for one disease?
Graziani F, Karapetsa D, Alonso B, Herrera D
Periodontol 2000 2017 Oct;75(1):152-188. doi: 10.1111/prd.12201. PMID: 28758300
Periodontitis: facts, fallacies and the future.
Slots J
Periodontol 2000 2017 Oct;75(1):7-23. doi: 10.1111/prd.12221. PMID: 28758294

Prognosis

Deep learning in periodontology and oral implantology: A scoping review.
Mohammad-Rahimi H, Motamedian SR, Pirayesh Z, Haiat A, Zahedrozegar S, Mahmoudinia E, Rohban MH, Krois J, Lee JH, Schwendicke F
J Periodontal Res 2022 Oct;57(5):942-951. Epub 2022 Jul 20 doi: 10.1111/jre.13037. PMID: 35856183
Periodontal disease and its impact on general health in Latin America. Section V: Treatment of periodontitis.
Fischer RG, Lira Junior R, Retamal-Valdes B, Figueiredo LC, Malheiros Z, Stewart B, Feres M
Braz Oral Res 2020;34(supp1 1):e026. Epub 2020 Apr 9 doi: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2020.vol34.0026. PMID: 32294679
Periodontal manifestations of systemic diseases and developmental and acquired conditions: Consensus report of workgroup 3 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions.
Jepsen S, Caton JG, Albandar JM, Bissada NF, Bouchard P, Cortellini P, Demirel K, de Sanctis M, Ercoli C, Fan J, Geurs NC, Hughes FJ, Jin L, Kantarci A, Lalla E, Madianos PN, Matthews D, McGuire MK, Mills MP, Preshaw PM, Reynolds MA, Sculean A, Susin C, West NX, Yamazaki K
J Periodontol 2018 Jun;89 Suppl 1:S237-S248. doi: 10.1002/JPER.17-0733. PMID: 29926943
Acute periodontal lesions (periodontal abscesses and necrotizing periodontal diseases) and endo-periodontal lesions.
Herrera D, Retamal-Valdes B, Alonso B, Feres M
J Periodontol 2018 Jun;89 Suppl 1:S85-S102. doi: 10.1002/JPER.16-0642. PMID: 29926942
Acute periodontal lesions.
Herrera D, Alonso B, de Arriba L, Santa Cruz I, Serrano C, Sanz M
Periodontol 2000 2014 Jun;65(1):149-77. doi: 10.1111/prd.12022. PMID: 24738591

Clinical prediction guides

Deep learning in periodontology and oral implantology: A scoping review.
Mohammad-Rahimi H, Motamedian SR, Pirayesh Z, Haiat A, Zahedrozegar S, Mahmoudinia E, Rohban MH, Krois J, Lee JH, Schwendicke F
J Periodontal Res 2022 Oct;57(5):942-951. Epub 2022 Jul 20 doi: 10.1111/jre.13037. PMID: 35856183
Present status and future directions: Microbiology of endodontic infections.
Siqueira JF Jr, Rôças IN
Int Endod J 2022 May;55 Suppl 3:512-530. Epub 2022 Jan 13 doi: 10.1111/iej.13677. PMID: 34958494
Periodontal disease and its impact on general health in Latin America. Section V: Treatment of periodontitis.
Fischer RG, Lira Junior R, Retamal-Valdes B, Figueiredo LC, Malheiros Z, Stewart B, Feres M
Braz Oral Res 2020;34(supp1 1):e026. Epub 2020 Apr 9 doi: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2020.vol34.0026. PMID: 32294679
Subgingival instrumentation for treatment of periodontitis. A systematic review.
Suvan J, Leira Y, Moreno Sancho FM, Graziani F, Derks J, Tomasi C
J Clin Periodontol 2020 Jul;47 Suppl 22:155-175. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13245. PMID: 31889320
Indices to measure gingival bleeding.
Newbrun E
J Periodontol 1996 Jun;67(6):555-61. doi: 10.1902/jop.1996.67.6.555. PMID: 8794964

Recent systematic reviews

Deep learning in periodontology and oral implantology: A scoping review.
Mohammad-Rahimi H, Motamedian SR, Pirayesh Z, Haiat A, Zahedrozegar S, Mahmoudinia E, Rohban MH, Krois J, Lee JH, Schwendicke F
J Periodontal Res 2022 Oct;57(5):942-951. Epub 2022 Jul 20 doi: 10.1111/jre.13037. PMID: 35856183
Antibiotics to prevent complications following tooth extractions.
Lodi G, Azzi L, Varoni EM, Pentenero M, Del Fabbro M, Carrassi A, Sardella A, Manfredi M
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021 Feb 24;2(2):CD003811. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003811.pub3. PMID: 33624847Free PMC Article
Home use of interdental cleaning devices, in addition to toothbrushing, for preventing and controlling periodontal diseases and dental caries.
Worthington HV, MacDonald L, Poklepovic Pericic T, Sambunjak D, Johnson TM, Imai P, Clarkson JE
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019 Apr 10;4(4):CD012018. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012018.pub2. PMID: 30968949Free PMC Article
Hyaluronic acid: Perspectives in dentistry. A systematic review.
Casale M, Moffa A, Vella P, Sabatino L, Capuano F, Salvinelli B, Lopez MA, Carinci F, Salvinelli F
Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2016 Dec;29(4):572-582. Epub 2016 Jun 8 doi: 10.1177/0394632016652906. PMID: 27280412Free PMC Article
Primary prevention of periodontitis: managing gingivitis.
Chapple IL, Van der Weijden F, Doerfer C, Herrera D, Shapira L, Polak D, Madianos P, Louropoulou A, Machtei E, Donos N, Greenwell H, Van Winkelhoff AJ, Eren Kuru B, Arweiler N, Teughels W, Aimetti M, Molina A, Montero E, Graziani F
J Clin Periodontol 2015 Apr;42 Suppl 16:S71-6. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.12366. PMID: 25639826

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