The pros and cons of socket sealing in ridge preservation – latest JCP Digest Bone-regeneration techniques used to counteract the atrophying of the alveolar bone after tooth extraction often
JCP Digest: Toothpaste with stannous fluoride shows promise in treating dental hypersensitivity The use of an experimental toothpaste containing stannous fluoride has shown promising results in
Immediate provisional implants ‘do not increase aesthetic outcome’ Although immediate implant placement has similar survival rates compared to conventional placement, its impact on facial mucosa is
Periodontal status is 'associated with cognitive impairment' Periodontal status is associated with cognitive impairment, according to research published in the latest edition of JCP Digest. A study
Periodontitis patients have ‘higher risk of stroke’ Patients with periodontitis have a higher risk of ischaemic stroke and a higher mortality from the disease compared with patients with gingivitis,
Perio Insight focuses on L-PRF in periodontal therapy The latest edition of Perio Insight, the EFP magazine devoted to periodontal science and clinical practice, focuses on the use of leucocyte- and
Study evaluates pros and cons of connective tissue graft versus collagen matrix for recession coverage The latest issue of the EFP research summary JCP Digest provides insight into rival techniques
Study shows promise of extracted tooth roots in alveolar-ridge augmentation Extracted tooth roots may be considered as a therapeutic alternative to autogenous bone blocks for lateral alveolar-ridge
EFP World Workshop co-chairs are given special award at AAP conference The recent annual meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) featured a series of awards to EFP officers, including
JCP Digest: Study shows association between periodontitis and sleep duration Is there an association between periodontitis and sleep duration? This is the question behind a cross-sectional study