On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the physiologic observation of the periodontium. Quotes: “We know that the blood supply is extremely important because it delivers immuno components and nutritional … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Physiologic Observation of the Periodontium”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Cemento Enamel Junction”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us the CEJ or Cemento Enamel Junction. Quotes: “So the current Darby text actually states that 76 percent of our patient population, we see a meet's where the cementum and the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Cemento Enamel Junction”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dentogingival Unit”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the dentogingival unit. Quotes: “The dentogingival unit is a collective unit that refers to the epithelial attachment and the gingival connective tissue attachment to the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dentogingival Unit”
A 12-month Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Erythritol Air-polishing Versus Curette/Ultrasonic Debridement of Mandibular Furcations in Supportive Periodontal Therapy – Science Sunday
Management of periodontal disease is achieved through disruption of microbial biofilm and removal of calculus. This is often done via hand scaling and ultrasonic scalers. However, these techniques can contribute to soft and hard tissue damage as well as patients experiencing sensitivity due to … [Read more...] about A 12-month Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Erythritol Air-polishing Versus Curette/Ultrasonic Debridement of Mandibular Furcations in Supportive Periodontal Therapy – Science Sunday
Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday
Far patient assessment and classifications are based on clinical assessments made by the dental professional with little to no input from the patient. By inquiring and integrating patient-reported outcomes, the clinician can get a better assessment of the patient’s perception of the disease. This … [Read more...] about Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “The Gingiva”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about anatomy of the periodontium, focusing on the gingiva. Quotes: “So in the perio world, I like to explain to my patients, your keratinized tissue could be like the palm of … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “The Gingiva”