The Antibiotic Myth in Joint Replacement
Despite decades of routine premedication for patients with hip and knee implants, current evidence shows no meaningful reduction in periprosthetic joint infection risk for most dental procedures.
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Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Diseases Are the Not-So-Silent Killers
An integrated healthcare approach shows that reducing cardiovascular risk through lifestyle changes and systemic inflammation management can also improve periodontal health — and vice versa.
Preventing Infective Endocarditis
Understanding when to prescribe antibiotic prophylaxis, and why oral hygiene may matter more, can help dental professionals prevent a potentially fatal cardiac infection.
Exploring Regenerative Approaches for Retrograde Peri-Implantitis
A novel case report highlights the potential of recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor with allograft material in managing retrograde peri-implantitis. While biofilm removal remains a challenge, this approach demonstrates…
Managing Late Implant Complications in a Medically Complex Patient
An 81-year-old patient with well-controlled type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease presented with late implant complications, including peri-implant infection and pocketing. A surgical approach combining guided bone regeneration and…
Understanding and Managing Periapical Lesions
Retrograde peri-implantitis presents a rare but challenging complication in implant dentistry. Learn about its potential causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies, including the role of growth factors like rh-PDGF in promoting…
A Novel Approach to Treating Retrograde Peri-Implantitis
The early diagnosis and treatment of these rare lesions will improve patient satisfaction and implant maintenance.
Managing Multiple Recession Defects Associated With Noncarious Cervical Lesions
Acellular dermal matrix is a viable treatment option for addressing these types of noncarious lesions.
Minimally Invasive Treatment of Gingival Clefts
This case series explores the efficacy of a modified coronally advanced tunnel technique with acellular dermal matrix for treating gingival clefts
