Based on present research about utilizing cone beam CT scans for sinus elevation, the alteration of the lateral approach sinus elevation technique is highly recommended if complications such as membrane perforation or bleeding are expected.

Objective:To examine the association of depression with oral health behaviors and oral health status in a large nationwide sample of Korean adults. Methods: This study included 6,139 participants aged 19 years or older who participated in the fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Binary and polychotomous logistic regression analyses were used to estimate adjusted odds ratios (AORs) and 95 percent confidence intervals (CIs). Results: Participants with lifetime depression (self-report of past or present depression) brushed their teeth less frequently (AOR = 1.30, 95 percent CI 1.03-1.65) and were more likely not to receive treatment when experiencing dental problems (AOR = 1.43, 95 percent CI 1.23-1.66) than those without lifetime depression after adjusting for sociodemographic factors, gender, and age. After adjusting for significant oral health behaviors, current smoking status, and sociodemographic factors, participants with lifetime depression had poorer oral health status than those without this disorder: uncomfortable mastication (AOR = 1.25, 95 percent CI 1.05-1.50), toothache (AOR = 1.18, 95 percent CI 1.01-1.39), temporomandibular joint symptoms (AOR = 1.41, 95 percent CI 1.08-1.85), and maxillary periodontal bleeding (AOR = 1.29, 95 percent CI 1.03-1.61 for the right side; AOR = 1.40, 95 percent CI 1.13-1.74 for the left side). Conclusion: Depression was significantly associated with oral health status, even after adjusting for the impact of oral health behaviors in Korean adults. Thus, our findings suggest the necessity of further investigation to detect underlying mechanisms in the relationship between depression and oral health that are not mediated by oral health behavior.

The human oral microbiome refers to an ecological community of symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms found in the oral cavity. The oral cavity is an environment that provides various biological niches, such as the teeth, tongue, and oral mucosa. The oral cavity is the gateway between the external environment and the human body, maintaining oral homeostasis, protecting the mouth, and preventing disease. On the flip side, the oral microbiome also plays an important role in the triggering, development, and progression of oral and systemic diseases. In recent years, disease diagnosis through the analysis of the human oral microbiome has been realized with the recent development of innovative detection technology and is overwhelmingly promising compared to the previous era. It has been found that patients with oral and systemic diseases have variations in their oral microbiome compared to normal subjects. This narrative review provides insight into the pathophysiological role that the oral microbiome plays in influencing oral and systemic diseases and furthers the knowledge related to the oral microbiome produced over the past 30 years. A wide range of updates were provided with the latest knowledge of the oral microbiome to help researchers and clinicians in both academic and clinical aspects. The microbial community information can be utilized in non-invasive diagnosis and can help to develop a new paradigm in precision medicine, which will benefit human health in the era of post-metagenomics.

After ridge splitting, if the gaps between implants were grafted or covered with collagen membranes, a higher percentage of BIC was obtained. Based on our results, we suggest that the use of bone graft materials and/or collagen membranes is better for the prevention of MBL after ridge splitting procedures.

These data demonstrate novel mechanisms by which nicotine and LPS promote periodontal tissue destruction, and provide further evidence that HIF-1α is a potential target in periodontal disease associated with smoking and dental plaque.