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M A Brunsvold

Publications and source records attributed to M A Brunsvold.

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PubMed1991

The effects of erythrosine on alveolar bone and gingival connective tissue in dogs.

This study was conducted to determine if erythrosine had any effect when placed in contact with alveolar bone and gingival connective tissue in dogs in conjunction with a periodontal surgical procedure. Periodontal surgery was performed on 15 dogs, with a mucoperiosteal flap affording access for introduction of erythrosine (test) or saline (control) solutions, and subsequent flap replacement. The dogs were sacrificed at 2, 7, 10, 14, 21, and 28 days. Autopsy specimens were prepared, stained, sectioned, and examined by light microscopy. The general amount, degree, and type of inflammatory infiltrate was evaluated and recorded. Erythrosine had no apparent effect on the clinical healing time, alveolar bone, or gingival connective tissue in regard to the general degree, type, and location of the inflammation infiltrate based on postsurgical observations.

Alveolar Process↗
PubMed1991

Infected suture granuloma: a case report.

Suture granulomas mimic neoplasms in clinical appearance and may increase in frequency as dental implant therapy increases. This case report illustrates the clinical and histologic features of this sometimes perplexing postoperative complication.

Female↗
PubMed1991

Palato-gingival grooves: hidden etiologic factors of periodontitis.

Palato-gingival grooves are developmental anomalies of maxillary incisors which contribute to severe localized periodontitis and loss of anterior teeth. Because these grooves or their root extensions are covered by periodontal tissues, they are easy to overlook as etiologic factors. This article describes palato-gingival grooves and discusses their prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment.

Humans↗
PubMed1990

The prevalence of overhanging dental restorations and their relationship to periodontal disease.

Overhanging dental restorations (ODR) are a major dental health problem. An ODR is defined as an extension of restorative material beyond the confines of a cavity preparation. They have been strongly implicated as an etiologic factor in the progression of periodontal disease and are alarmingly prevalent. In addition to promoting plaque accumulation, they change a nondestructive subgingival flora to a destructive one. There is good documentation that bleeding, gingivitis, and bone loss increase in tissues adjacent to ODR as compared to homologous teeth. Removal of ODR enhances the effectiveness of the hygienic phase of periodontal therapy. Many ODR, however, are not detected on radiographs and are evident only by use of an explorer directed subgingivally. For this reason and others, many are not removed. This literature review summarizes research concerning the prevalence, significance and removal of ODR.

Dental Restoration, Permanent↗
PubMed1981

The relationship of palato-gingival grooves to localized periodontal disease.

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the prevalence of the palato-gingival groove in maxillary incisor teeth and the health status of the lingual periodontal tissues adjacent to maxillary incisor teeth with and without the grooves. A total of 531 individuals aged 17 to 35 years were examined for the presence or absence of palato-gingival grooves in their maxillary incisor teeth. A Plaque Index (PII), Gingival Index (GI), and Periodontal Disease Index (PDI) were recorded for the lingual aspect of the four maxillary incisors. Tooth mobility was also recorded. The prevalence of the palato-gingival grooves in the 531 individuals examined was 8.5%. Of the 2,099 maxillary incisor teeth examined, 2.33% had a palato-gingival groove. Most of the palato-gingival grooves (93.8%) were in maxillary lateral incisor teeth. Statistical analyses revealed no differences in groove prevalence on the basis of sex or race. Results of the study also indicate that the palato-gingival groove is associated with poorer periodontal health as measured by the GI and PDI and more plaque accumulation as measured with the PII.

Adolescent↗