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Y Zubery

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Inhibition of plaque formation and gingivitis in beagle dogs by topical use of a degradable controlled-release system containing chlorhexidine.

The in vivo efficacy of a newly-developed dental application of a film-forming, chlorhexidine-containing system was examined in beagle dogs. A self-disintegrating film-forming solution was applied three times weekly to the dentitions of 7 out of 13 dogs, which were fed a soft-food diet. Plaque accumulation (Plaque Index) and gingival inflammation (Gingival Index) were recorded at one, two, four, six, and eight weeks. The local delivery of low-dose chlorhexidine to dogs significantly inhibited gingivitis and plaque formation. It is concluded that the dental application of a film-forming system may be a preferable method of periodontal disease prophylaxis, and may enhance supragingival plaque control in areas of isolated periodontal problems associated with obvious local predisposing factors.

Animals

The management of soft tissue defects using the "gingival shaving" technique.

A simple, effective technique is described for the correction of unfavourable gingival contour during post-surgical or pre-prosthetic procedures. Termed the "gingival shaving technique", it is conducted with high-speed course diamond burs. Results are relatively rapid and predictable, especially in cases where esthetics are most desirable. The technique can be performed by the periodontist or prosthodontist, and can be repeated until satisfactory gingival contour is achieved. Case selection, careful preparation, and post treatment management and care are essential for success.

Dental High-Speed Technique

Advanced periodontal disease and development of anterior open bite. A case report.

Severe anterior open bite in adults is often both functionally and esthetically unacceptable. The treatment usually consists of a combined orthodontic and surgical correction. The stability of open bite treatment results is often poor. The case presented is of marked anterior open bite in a previously normal bite patient with advanced periodontal disease. An etiology for the development of this condition is suggested and a successful treatment described.

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Multiple therapy approach to juvenile periodontitis: a case report.

Various therapeutic techniques for the treatment of juvenile periodontitis are reported in the literature, with occasional contradictory results. One of the reasons for the contradictory results may be differences in patient selection and/or response to treatment. The following report describes the results of various treatment modalities, in different sites in the same individual, on localized juvenile periodontitis.

Adult

Anterior open bite and gingival recession in children and adolescents.

Gingival recession is a manifestation of periodontal breakdown. Plaque microorganisms are the primary aetiological factor, but other secondary conditions are also associated with its presence. This study examined the hypothesis that localized gingival recession is more prevalent in open-bite cases. The study included 26 children with untreated anterior open bite and a matched control group. Clinical crown length, recession depth, oral habits and periodontal indices were recorded for each individual. Although the plaque index was not significantly different between the two groups, the open-bite group showed significantly greater clinical crown length and gingival inflammation. This may be attributed to increased virulence of dehydrated plaque and it is suggested that open bite may predispose to the development of localized gingival recession in the anterior segments of young individuals.

Adolescent

Agranulocytosis--periodontal manifestations and treatment of the acute phase: a case report.

A case report of oral and periodontal manifestation of agranulocytosis in a 12-year-old girl is presented. The agranulocytic state may have been caused by chronic brucellosis since childhood. On admission to the hospital, the acute oral symptoms were treated in order to enable the child to eat and perform standard oral hygiene measures. Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.2% was irrigated daily under pressure for supra- and subgingival plaque control. Resolution of inflammation was achieved without increase in white blood count and thus can be attributed to the control of the local etiologic factor, i.e., plaque.

Agranulocytosis

Self-performed subgingival irrigation--a case report.

Self-performed subgingival irrigation with 0.2% chlorhexidine is a simple method of treating isolated, deep periodontal pockets which do not respond favorably to conventional treatment techniques. Subgingival irrigation is most efficient in the anterior region, where it can be easily performed, and the results (resolution of inflammatory signs and pocket reduction) can be achieved within a short period of time (2-4 weeks). A case is presented whereby a non-surgical treatment of a patient with advanced adult type periodontal disease was used. After completion of active therapy, clinical and radiographic follow-up were maintained for three years. The need to depend on the patients's skill and cooperation may, however, limit the use of this technique.

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