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L Checchi

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Current status of periodontal dressings.

A comprehensive review of periodontal dressings is presented. The rationale for the application of dressings, their advantages and disadvantages are described. Tissue reactions to dressings and the therapeutic and adverse effects of antimicrobial agents used in dressings are discussed. The present status and value of a surgical dressing is critically assessed in view of recent studies which indicate that the routine use of dressings in postsurgical care may be either unnecessary or undesirable.

Animals

[Gloves: some unknowns].

The diffusion of transmissible diseases such as the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, well known as AIDS, has induced in the population a great sensibility to the problem of disease transmission. Dentists and patients, because of peculiar features of oral environment and dental procedures, are very exposed to these risks. For this reason every technique which reduces the risk of cross-infections patient to patient and patient to dentist to patient are absolutely necessary. From this point of view the use of gloves is very important to protect dental operator and patients. The aim of this study is: a) to stress the importance of mechanical barriers, like gloves, in dentistry in order to sensitize dental practitioners to the use of gloves; b) to underline that the quality of dental gloves in Italy is lower than in other countries which have a quality standard.

Cross Infection

[Current status of plaque indexes].

The purpose of this article is to evaluate the dental plaque about its quantification. The Authors review the literature on this topic and they show the plaque indices today utilized.

Dental Plaque Index