Periodontal Diseases

Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation, called gingivitis, to serious disease that results in damage to the bone.

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Created January 2008

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Title:   Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Periodontal health is an important aspect of oral health, as severe periodontal disease can ultimately lead to loss of otherwise healthy teeth. Adherence to oral hygiene is an important aspect of the treatment of periodontal disease. Traditional educati...
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Guided tissue regeneration for periodontal infra-bony defects
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Current treatments for destructive periodontal (gum) disease are not able to restore damaged bone and connective tissue support for teeth. There are therefore limitations in treating patients with advanced disease. The surgical technique, guided tissue ...
Date:   Jan 2006
Title:   Occlusal interventions for periodontitis in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Occlusal overload occurs when excessive force damages the supporting structure of a tooth. Approximately 15% of the world's adult population have advanced gum disease which causes the supporting structure of teeth to be compromised. When occlusal overlo...
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Routine scale and polish for periodontal health in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Many dentists and hygienists regularly provide scaling and polishing for patients, even if those patients are considered to be at low risk of developing periodontal (gum) disease. The trials included in this review were judged to be of poor quality. The...
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Full-mouth disinfection for the treatment of adult chronic periodontitis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Therapy of chronic periodontitis is based on the mechanical removal of subgingival bacteria from infected root surfaces in order to arrest and control the loss of tooth supporting bone and tissues. Non-surgical periodontal therapy can be carried out eit...
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Diabetes and periodontitis
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Poorly controlled diabetes is an important risk factor for periodontitis. As severe periodontitis can lead to the loss of teeth, it is important that patients with diabetes practise good oral hygiene and have regular dental check-ups so that problems can be detected quickly.
Date:   Apr 2004
Title:   Enamel matrix derivative (Emdogain?) for periodontal tissue regeneration in intrabony defects
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Emdogain might have some advantages over other methods of regenerating the tissue supporting teeth lost by gum disease, such as less postoperative complications, but has not been shown to save more compromised teeth or that patients noticed any aestheti...
Date:   Aug 2005
Title:   Gum disease
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Gum disease affects most people at some time during their life. It is usually caused by a build-up of plaque on teeth. One of the common signs of gum disease is bleeding gums. Cleaning teeth carefully each day can help prevent gum disease.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Management of drug-induced gingival enlargement
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Gingival enlargement is an unwanted adverse effect of some drugs such as cyclosporin, phenytoin and calcium channel antagonists. Gingival enlargement can be managed locally and systemically with a combination of medical and dental treatment.
Date:   Feb 2003
Title:   Drugs and gingival bleeding
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Gingival bleeding is an uncommon adverse effect, but some drugs may directly or indirectly cause bleeding gums. The gums may bleed spontaneously or following oral hygiene procedures or eating.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Dental problems in diabetes (Comments for Consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of infection. If the gums become infected it can cause a condition called periodontitis. The inflammation this causes can sometimes lead to the patient losing a tooth.
Date:   Apr 2004
Title:   Managing acute pain in patients with an opioid abuse or dependence disorder (Dental notes)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The use of illicit drugs, in particular heroin, can have profound effects on the dentition, causing rampant caries, advanced periodontal disease and exacerbation of mucosal diseases.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Bleeding gums
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Bleeding of the gums is often due to infection of the gums or the bone supporting the teeth.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Keeping your teeth: whatever your age
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   The idea that tooth loss is a normal part of ageing is a myth - providing you take good care of your teeth, there's no reason why you shouldn't have as many teeth in your 70s as in your 20s. Although most people understand that decay can damage teeth, not everyone realises that gum disease can also cause tooth loss.
Date:   Sep 1999
Title:   Gum disease
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Infection of the bone and soft tissues around the teeth is very common. Medicines, such as some medicines for high blood pressure or epilepsy, can also cause the gums to swell.
Date:   Feb 2003
Title:   Teeth and drug use
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Many drugs, both prescription and illegal, can cause tooth damage. Estimates suggest that about 40 per cent of people take at least one type of medicine that could damage their teeth.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Dental health tips for adults
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Today`s dentistry tries to avoid dental fillings by preventing dental disease before it goes too far.
Date:   Jul 2001
Title:   Teeth care
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dental (tooth) decay is caused by poor toothbrushing routines and frequent consumption of sugary foods throughout the day. Good oral hygiene and regular visits to a dental professional will help maintain healthy teeth and gums. Fluoridated drinking water and toothpastes help reduce dental decay.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Dental conditions during pregnancy
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Read about some oral health problems that can be triggered by pregnancy, such as gingivitis and pregnancy epulis.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Manual versus powered toothbrushing for oral health
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Removing dental plaque by toothbrushing helps prevent gum inflammation (gingivitis). Toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste prevents tooth decay. ...
Date:   Feb 2005
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