A study published in the journal Scientific Reports indicates that physical exercise combined with omega-3 supplementation considerably improves the immune response and reduces the severity of chronic ...

Marginal periodontitis is caused by the accumulation of a biofilm ... Draining of pus via a fistula (extra- or intraoral) will reduce symptoms. Acute periapical abscesses must be rapidly drained of ...

Apical periodontal repair begins when the periapical or pulp lesion ... In the interface between filling material and periodontal connective tissue, there is acute inflammation with edema and ...

Patients had no acute periapical symptoms at first appointment. Periapical lesions were characterized radiographically as radiolucent lesions, a widened periodontal ligament space, and discontinuity ...

Objectives Single-visit root canal treatment has some advantages over conventional multivisit treatment, but might increase the risk of complications. We systematically evaluated the risk of ...

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is an autoimmune disorder resulting from Group A Streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis or impetigo in ...

[10] IL-1β might also play a role in the initiation and up-regulation of the inflammatory response in apical periodontitis by increasing the levels of IL-6 and prostaglandin E2 production.

“While oral hygiene (flossing and brushing) remains the cornerstone of periodontal care, our findings suggest that diet -- particularly fasting protocols -- might complement existing prevention ...