Within the limitations related to using a small sample size, PRP did not significantly augment the effects of BPBM and GTR in promoting the clinical resolution of intrabony defects.

Results of this study confirm both procedures as effective with equivalence of clinical results in solving gingival recession problems. The utilization of the PRF resulted in a decreased postoperative discomfort and advanced tissue healing.

DRAM1 might be a promising target in future diagnostic and treatment strategies for periodontitis.

This study investigated differences in colour (ΔE00) and translucency parameter (ΔTP00) of nanofilled/microhybrid composites and a glass-ionomer cement following immersion in bioflavonoid (Citrox)- or chlorhexidine-based mouth rinses. Sixty disc-shaped specimens (N = 5/group) of Filtek Supreme (3M), Gradia Anterior (GC) and Fuji IX (GC) were exposed to Citrox/0.2%CHX (Perio+0.2, Curaprox), Citrox/0.09%CHX (Perio+0.09, Curaprox), 0.2%CHX (Savacol, Colgate-Palmolive) or distilled water by 2-min agitation daily for 28 days in an orbital shaker at 200 rpm at 37 °C. Colour recordings were performed using a clinical spectrophometer to obtain CIELab coordinates. General linear model, ANOVA, Tukey test (α = 0.05) and Pearson correlation test were used to analyse data. ΔE00 ranged between 0.33 (Gradia_Savacol_T28) and 6.35 (Fuji_Savacol_T28) (p < 0.001). ΔTP00 ranged between 0.36 (Fuji_ Perio+0.2) and 1.73 (Fuji_Savacol) (p < 0.05). Savacol resulted in higher ΔE00 of Filtek and Fuji and ΔTP00 of Filtek than Perio+0.09 and Perio+0.2 (p = 0.005). Perio+0.09 and Perio+0.2 resulted in higher ΔE00 at T7 than T28 (p < 0.05). There was no correlation between ΔTP00 and ΔE00 (r = 0.445, p = 0.147). Generally, Perio+0.2 and Perio+0.09 mouth rinses produced similar or lower ΔE00 and ΔTP00 than Savacol. GIC Fuji showed higher ΔE00 and similar or higher ΔTP00 than composites Filtek and Gradia. ΔE00 in all materials decreased in Perio+0.2 and Perio+0.09 over time.

The use of food supplements and so-called superfoods to increase fitness and regeneration or just to improve health and well-being is very popular these days, particularly in people living the fitness lifestyle. Some of the effects attributed to these supplements and superfoods involve tissues and processes that may also play a role in periodontal healing and regeneration. Although the number of publications investigating the effect of these products on human health and their possible use in medicine is increasing, only little is known so far regarding their effects on periodontal tissues and their possible use in periodontal treatment or medicine. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the current evidence of some popular food supplements and superfoods that might be of interest in periodontology. | FIS H OIL /OMEG A-3 FAT T Y ACIDSFish oil, and particularly the enclosed omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, is assumed to be beneficial for human fitness and wellbeing. Their wholesome effects are claimed to promote or participate in heart and vascular health, brain or neurological development and function, mental health and function, vision, immune system balance, body weight control, joint function, and bone and muscle mass and strength. Therefore, fish-oil supplements or other supplements rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are today one of the most common and widely used dietary supplements in the health and fitness sector.How to cite this article: Spahr A, Divnic-Resnik T. Impact of health and lifestyle food supplements on periodontal tissues and health.

Aim To assess the efficacy of the adjunct use of a subgingival erythritol powder air‐polishing device (EPAP) in comparison to conventional subgingival instrumentation alone during initial non‐surgical periodontal therapy. Materials and Methods Twenty‐one patients with generalized Stages 2 and 3 grade B periodontitis were included in this single centre, single blinded, split‐mouth, randomized clinical trial. Teeth on the control side were treated with conventional hand and ultrasonic instrumentation, while those on the contralateral test side was treated using EPAP as adjunct to conventional subgingival instrumentation with hand and ultrasonic instruments. Three months after initial instrumentation, persisting pockets of ≥4 mm were re‐treated, in both control and test sides, again with the respective treatment approach—subgingival instrumentation alone on control, and subgingival instrumentation + EPAP on test side. Clinical parameters such as probing pocket depth (PPD), bleeding on probing, and relative attachment level were recorded at baseline and 3 and 6 months following the initial instrumentation. Subgingival plaque samples were collected at baseline, immediately post surgery, as well as at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after initial instrumentation. Results In the test group after 6 months, a significantly larger number of initially deep pockets (PPD ≥ 5.5 mm) were reduced to shallow (PPD ≤ 3.4 mm), and a larger attachment gain was observed. No statistically significant microbiological differences could be found between test and control group. Conclusions The results of the present study indicate that the adjunct use of subgingival airflow therapy with EPAP during initial non‐surgical periodontal therapy might be beneficial in initially deep pockets (PPD ≥ 5.5 mm).

Introduction/Aim. Essential Science Indicators (ESI) Highly Cited Papers (HCPs) refer to the most influential scientific articles and breakthrough research within a research field in the past decade. This study aimed to identify the characteristics of ESI HCPs in the subject category Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Medicine, to recognize authors, institutions and countries of origin, and determine research trends that attracted the most scientific interest in dentistry. Methods. A descriptive analysis of bibliographic data, network extraction and visualization were completed. Furthermore, analyzed ESI HCPs were classified according to a field of interest, main research domain, type of study, and level of evidence. Results. The set of 185 dental HCPs was published in 42 journals from 2010 to 2020, with an average number of 211.7 citations per paper. Nearly half of HCPs were issued by the Journal of Dental Research, Dental Materials, and Journal of Clinical Periodontology. There were 765 authors affiliated with 351 institutions from 42 countries. The most productive institutions were the University of Hong Kong, the University of Michigan, and the University of Bern. The USA contributed with the highest number of publications, followed by China, and the United Kingdom. Dental Materials, Dental Implantology, Periodontology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery represented areas of significant interest within this subject category. The highest proportion of HCPs were narrative and systematic reviews, expert opinions, consensus reports, and in vitro /lab studies. Conclusion. Results obtained from this study can provide valuable information for researchers to better identify present and future hotspots in dental research.

Introduction Simulation training on high‐fidelity simulated models have been used to provide a safe and effective training platform for dental students to develop the skills necessary to treat patients. To surpass challenges of traditional pedagogies in simulation training and reinforce self‐directed learning, a bespoke computer application, PerioPal, was designed to complement training of dental students in periodontal instrumentation. Materials and methods This study evaluated the impact of PerioPal on a cohort of 92 second‐year dental students at an Australian University. During the first semester in 2019, they received traditional simulation periodontal instrumentation training (control semester). In the following semester, PerioPal was implemented as a technological teaching adjunct (intervention semester). Student perceptions of their learning experiences were gathered through a qualitative and quantitative questionnaire. Impact on student performance was evaluated through comparing periodontal instrumental assessment results in control and interventionsemesters. Results With introduction of PerioPal, students perceived that the simulation clinic learning environment, better contributed to the speed at which they learnt new instrumentation as well as being able to self‐pace their work. They commented that instructional videos and independent learning were most beneficial. Interestingly, students suggested that PerioPal aided their preparation for theoretical assessments more than their practical assessments. After introduction of PerioPal a minor improvement of average practical assessment marks was observed but could not be statistically confirmed as significant. Conclusion Although the computer‐supported learning did not lead to improvement of the students’ practical performance a positive effect on the student self‐paced learning experience and engagement in simulated environment were observed.