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Adjunctive Diode Laser Therapy and Probiotic Lactobacillus Therapy in the Treatment of Periodontitis and Peri-Implant Disease
Published on: May 9, 2022
Conceptualization vs reality in the treatment of periodontal diseases
1Department of Periodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, USA.
Abstract:
This article addresses controversial issues associated with four different subjects: the usefulness of povidone iodine in the treatment of adult periodontitis, genetic susceptibility testing for severe periodontitis, local drug delivery in the treatment of periodontal diseases, and differentiating between statistical and clinical significance. Conclusions are drawn based on published evidence. Each subject is also assessed with regard to their practical application in the management of patients.
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