Aim: The aim of this study is to identify a partial-mouth periodontal examination (PMPE) protocol which closely approximates a full-mouth periodontal examination (FMPE) protocol in estimating prevalence, severity and extent of periodontitis. Methods: First, articles published in…
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Obesity, diet quality and physical activity are three lifestyle characteristics known to be associated with the risk for several chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease and diabetes. The relation of these characteristics and periodontitis, another chronic condition, is n…
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the structures supporting the teeth. It results from the interaction between a microbial biofilm on the tooth surface and a de‐regulated host response in the periodontal tissues of a genetically susceptible host. Th…
Background. Psychosocial factors such as stress, depression, feelings of hopelessness, and hostility are known to be associated with physical health. Similar associations have been believed to be true for stress and periodontal diseases as well. Objectives. The purpose of this s…