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The Future Looks Bright

...intact. In dentistry, common oral diseases, such as candidiasis, apthous ulcers, herpetic lesions, as well as infected extraction and periodontal sites, may benefit from the therapeutic effects of LTAPP. Employing...

Improve Oral Health with Mouthrinses

...development. J Clin Periodontol. 1989;16:311–315 Grossman E, Meckel AH, Isaacs RL, et al. A clinical comparison of antibacterial mouthrinses: effects of chlorhexidine, phenolics, and sanguinarine on dental plaque and gingivitis....

Gingival Enlargement and Medication Use

...gingival enlargement is often caused by the use of commonly prescribed medications. These drugs—which can be divided into three categories: anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers (CCBs), and immunosuppressants—promote…

Synergistic Approach

...complications and alleviate symptoms.2 THE FLUORIDE FACTOR Saliva is a major carrier of topical fluoride. Fluoridated water supplies and fluoride toothpastes are the most common vehicles of fluoride deposition in...

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