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Regenerative endodontics is a biological alternative to apexification for managing immature teeth with pulp necrosis or irreversible pulpitis. This case report provides clinical relevance by demonstrating the 6-year success of a regenerative endodontic procedure using accessible materials and a reproducible protocol...

Objectives: To evaluate whether periodontal disease is more prevalent in adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease compared to adults without the condition. Methods: A total of 72 individuals were included in the study: 36 patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (test group) and 36 matched individuals without Al...

Objectives: Apical periodontitis is a lesion of endodontic origin caused by an immune response to necrotic and infected dental pulp. Since apical periodontitis can persist after endodontic treatment, radiographic diagnosis is crucial. This study evaluates factors associated with the prevalence of apical periodontiti...

Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding prenatal and infant oral health in a sample of pregnant women from Coimbra, Portugal. Methods: A self-applied questionnaire was administered to randomly selected pregnant women who attended prenatal check-ups at two public health institutions in Co...

Objectives: The purpose of this review is to perform a systematic evaluation of the clinical effects of the local subgingival use of 0.8% or 0.2% hyaluronic acid (HA) as an adjunct to scaling and root planning in patients with chronic periodontitis. Methods: An electronic search was performed on PubMed, Lilacs, and ...